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phoenix2's review
3.0
I've actually needed more of this story. The idea was simply brilliant and the main characters seemed intriguing, but there was no room for getting to know them. Still, the world built was good and the writing perfect for the mood of the story.
gabrielavmarques's review
2.0
An interesting premise but it was way too under-developed for me.
Could do with more editing and clarity.
Could do with more editing and clarity.
sonofthe's review
4.0
A future biographer prepares for the release of her next book.
I forgot how much I like Jo Walton's stories. This one shares some similar themes with the Small Change trilogy. Good stuff.
I forgot how much I like Jo Walton's stories. This one shares some similar themes with the Small Change trilogy. Good stuff.
samahcanread__'s review
5.0
We make our own history, both past and future
everything George Orwell predicted in 1984 happened in the year 2064. Essie, a writer, is willing to chnage the world, with the help from beyond the grave. Matthew Corley, a deceased famous BBC director , is brought back to life with the help of a simulator.
This is a rich story, one of the few that makes you wish it was longer.
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kgarcia84's review
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
suncani's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this, it's the perfect length. It takes the ambiguities of studying history and biographies and gives them flesh, literally. For such a short story it also carries out some impressive world building with just a few words.
karwolfkill's review
4.0
Interesting exploration of possible technology. I think if this technology was possible it would become ubiquitous in a way that would counteract the actions in this story, i.e. a resurrected Ronald Reagan might be circulated at the same time. Still, I like it.
heypretty52's review
4.0
Intriguing concept. Seems like the kind of thing Vonnegut would have appreciated.
booksandbosox's review
4.0
Oooh, I really liked this one. Fascinating premise and excellent execution. Really want to read more of Walton now.