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danielwestheide's review
4.0
An interesting take on the first-contact trope, that's really a commentary on how we devalue showing any weakness and don't really expect anyone to give an honest answer to the question "How are you?".
cbarsotti's review
5.0
A very entertaining short read, challenges the construction of culture and society and personal value.
squirrelslair's review
3.0
TT was a quick read and in some ways interesting enough, but the end to me was a total let-down. Yet, I have to admit that it had me thinking about the concept (won't give a ploiler) a few times since. So maybe the story has done what it was intended to do, and me liking it is not so important.
anywiebs's review
3.0
What a nice short story questioning our societies habit of suppressing pain and always presenting ourselves as "fine" to the outside.
nathanaeljs's review
4.0
Great take on the standard first contact story and the last line packed a punch. I'd love to see more from this world.
smartcookiesca's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
echthroi's review
5.0
Very well written. The author plays with the assumptions of everyone - the scientists, the protagonists, the reader. The climax of the story is actually the end of the story, and there's no denouement. I don't see that often.