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Its 2280 and Earth has been at war with an alien race for years. Stitch is a doctor who has a gentle bedside manner that puts the warriors at ease. It’s her job to put these wounded men back to work, as cyborgs. She tries to keep as many original parts for them as she can. Many men have lost their legs, arms, or have extensive internal injuries that she can correct with cybergenetic parts.
She is wounded early in the story, and becomes a cyborg herself (metal arm). Because of prejudice and fear, Earth is suddenly closed to any human made cyborg. So Stitch is stuck in space knowing she can never go home again. The banter and overall dialog is smart and surprisingly witty for a short sci-fi story.
I wish the book cover had a photo of her, rather than her romantic partner. He was a key character, but this story was about her.
I craved so much more from this 112 page story.
Its 2280 and Earth has been at war with an alien race for years. Stitch is a doctor who has a gentle bedside manner that puts the warriors at ease. It’s her job to put these wounded men back to work, as cyborgs. She tries to keep as many original parts for them as she can. Many men have lost their legs, arms, or have extensive internal injuries that she can correct with cybergenetic parts.
“Impressive. Who knew that the basic medical systems installed to keep humans youthful would result in something that could save their species? The vanity of humanity might just save us all.”Stitch is funny and intelligent.
She grabbed for the shirt with the shelf bra build in and adjusted her boobs when the knit fabric was on. Centuries of technology and they still couldn't make a brassiere in a shirt that didn’t give her a uni-boob.Amen Stitch!
She is wounded early in the story, and becomes a cyborg herself (metal arm). Because of prejudice and fear, Earth is suddenly closed to any human made cyborg. So Stitch is stuck in space knowing she can never go home again. The banter and overall dialog is smart and surprisingly witty for a short sci-fi story.
I wish the book cover had a photo of her, rather than her romantic partner. He was a key character, but this story was about her.
I craved so much more from this 112 page story.
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