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mirable's review
4.0
Great speculative fiction always makes you think about the consequences of playing god and this story is no different. Just because something can be done doesn't always mean it should be done. This story has a real punch of an ending, illustrating that perfectly.
jaymeks's review
2.0
Like other reviewers, I wished this had been a little longer, giving the story more chances to unfold and deliver, but instead, being as short as it was, the ending felt rushed and too tidy.
nathanaeljs's review
2.0
The premise is interesting, but ultimately the plot didn't hold together for me. The antagonists weren't just evil, but also really stupid in a way that made it difficult to take the story seriously. I understand that the story is related to other short stories and novels, but I don't think I should have to read additional material in order for a short story's plot to be coherent.
skelleycat's review
4.0
THIS was a fascinating look into the world of Unremembered and the goings-on inside Diotech. I have to say, it met my expectations in some ways, and surpassed them in others. If you want to learn more about what happens behind-the-scenes at Diotech, then I definitely recommend reading this short story (and probably best to read it either right before or after you read Unchanged).
kamaria's review
2.0
Read it here.
Artificial wombs? Artificial humans? Exploring the dangers of biotechnology? Count me in. Unfortunately, this short story has a good premise but is not deftly carried through, which is a shame. Coupled with too simplistic characters, it didn't make for a very pleasant reading experience.
On top of that, the ending feels rushed. I understand that this is part of a bigger universe from a scifi saga, but it shouldn't be necessary to know anything about it to enjoy this story, since it deals with a different part of the universe and different characters. And it isn't advertised in any way as a part of something else, dammit! This story definitely didn't entice me to read the rest of the books.
Artificial wombs? Artificial humans? Exploring the dangers of biotechnology? Count me in. Unfortunately, this short story has a good premise but is not deftly carried through, which is a shame. Coupled with too simplistic characters, it didn't make for a very pleasant reading experience.
On top of that, the ending feels rushed. I understand that this is part of a bigger universe from a scifi saga, but it shouldn't be necessary to know anything about it to enjoy this story, since it deals with a different part of the universe and different characters. And it isn't advertised in any way as a part of something else, dammit! This story definitely didn't entice me to read the rest of the books.
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