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D.I.Y by John Wiswell

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pine_wulf's review

4.0

Cute story. I like the underdog getting one over the evil corporation. And the people banding together at the end was great.

siriface's review

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challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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heniaakbar's review

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3.0

Nebula 2023: Nominee

I like the concept of "the poor creates, the rich steals" but I don't like the main characters, even though they are cute nerds and cute together.

3 ⭐

thegr8estangell's review

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inspiring fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A nice, short, queer, Little allegory about corporate greed. I liked it.

django018's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.5

4.5. I cannot possibly justify this as part of the reading challenge, but I can't believe so few pages Got Me like they did. These two characters are funny and wonderful and perfect — they remind me of my friends, and their anger feels like ours. such good worldbuilding and plot for so few pages, too. this short story (free on tor dot com) is queer and radical and exactly what I wanted in this moment. outstanding. plus aspec relationship rep!! it's wonderful!!! read this short story if it sounds interesting to you, you will not regret it.