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ratgrrrl's review
4.0
Near Future Fractured Family
I really enjoyed this story. I felt that for the most part the technology was realistic and perfectly framed the dysfunction and breakdown of a family relationship through long distance and the facsimile of presence and engagement. The most harrowing and real element being how the protagonist's needs, emotions, and boundaries were ignored and trampled by the men in her life.
The isolation and emotion are palpable, which the outstanding performance brings to life.
I think the sudden and somewhat vague heightening of the end was somewhat out of place, not necessarily from the events that took place, but how they related to everything else and the clarity with which it was told. There is a somewhat frustrating tendency of people relating anything vaguely sci-fi/ near future technology issuee with Black Mirror, which I think can be unfair, but I do think the ending is what draws this comparison most sharply.
This short story has definitely left me with a desire to read more of this author.
I really enjoyed this story. I felt that for the most part the technology was realistic and perfectly framed the dysfunction and breakdown of a family relationship through long distance and the facsimile of presence and engagement. The most harrowing and real element being how the protagonist's needs, emotions, and boundaries were ignored and trampled by the men in her life.
The isolation and emotion are palpable, which the outstanding performance brings to life.
I think the sudden and somewhat vague heightening of the end was somewhat out of place, not necessarily from the events that took place, but how they related to everything else and the clarity with which it was told. There is a somewhat frustrating tendency of people relating anything vaguely sci-fi/ near future technology issuee with Black Mirror, which I think can be unfair, but I do think the ending is what draws this comparison most sharply.
This short story has definitely left me with a desire to read more of this author.
fabkiwi06's review
4.0
A quick short story that speaks to the dual nature of being constantly plugged in. Brings back memories of reading "The Lady or the Tiger" in high school.
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