A review by jselliot
The Writer and the Witch by Robin Sloan

reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

A combination a fairytale and Aesop Fable, but with a twist. It's a very short story, so there's not much that can be said of it without spoiling the entire thing, but it is a meditation on how time smooths out your rough edges like the river on a rocky bank. Someone who was previously selfish can become the pillar of a community, reconciliation is possible. And the willingness to act when the time calls for it remains one of the most important things.