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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
This story absolutely blew me away. Beautiful narration and fascinating themes. Probably the best short story I've read this year.
I liked this story and put my brief review over at https://talesfromahack.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/phantom-limb-by-reiko-scott/
Wow, lots to unpack in this short story, and again I find myself wishing this was a whole novel!
holy shit, this was SO GOOD. I loved the sci-fi part of it, though some of the science and medical aspects went over my head, to be honest. And I loved that it tied in with how Naomi felt about her Japanese heritage, and her past of being rebuilt with parts that don't quite fit right, that make her feel less-than-human. She was struggling with her identity in the story, and I think so many people can relate to that, how grueling it can be living in a society that constantly boasts how one can change themselves, take the pieces they don't like or are ashamed of, and make them better. I could understand how Naomi felt, but THAT ENDING, THOUGH. OMG. I was so not expecting that!! Phantom Limb was kind of a chilling look at what someone might do to be perfect.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Rating: 4.5 stars