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orsuros's review against another edition
4.0
For a short novelette, I feel this definitely was worth it. You get a good glimpse into characters and some fun ideas and suspense. My favorite thing had to be how complete the setting felt, even with so little time to develop it.
tanya_the_spack's review against another edition
4.0
When I originally read this, I considered it to be a 3-star story. It was too earnest for me - really, I suppose, too Mormon. (I am Mormon.) Its earnest Mormon-ness made me squirm. But then, a few days later, I participated in a discussion of this story with a Jewish group, and they pointed out things that I had missed by being to close to the culture in the story - specifically, the incredible power of self-sacrifice. Definitely changed how I saw the story. It is indeed a solid 4-star story.
tarana's review against another edition
5.0
Mormon missionary interferes with culture of ancient aliens.
tipsytarsier's review
2.0
The story was trite, it was boring, and the whole thing was told, not shown. Oh, and the random mentions of being attracted to the scientist - why? What on earth did that add to the story? I don't get why this was nominated for the Hugo.
theartolater's review
5.0
A really neat short story about religion in the future, in a way. About one's position in the universe. About how beliefs may be in severe conflict if we ever meet an alien race. About a whole bunch of things. A small story with a lot to think about, extremely well done.
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