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Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 136 by Bao Shu, Tobias S. Buckell, Neil Clarke, Bo Balder, James Tiptree Jr., Michael Swanwick, Kelly Robson, Erin Roberts, Osahon Ize-Iyamu, Mark Cole
4.0
I read two stories, both I liked.
(1) Tobias S. Buckell's "A World to Die For".
An action-packed, cli-fi Mad Max-inspired story, involving parallel universes with different fates on climate change. Efficient writing despite some familiar tropes, supported by a likable main character. Sure it could be better, but I had fun, so 4 stars.
(2) Bao Shu's “The Lighthouse Girl”. Originally published in Chinese in Zui Mook, vol 2, April 2017.
I'd love to watch the adaptation of this story a la Twilight Zone or maybe Black Mirror. Not too complicated but emotional enough. I like the epistolary format. There were some twists and red herring but the resolution could be stronger. Still enjoyable. Also 3.5 stars rounded up.
(1) Tobias S. Buckell's "A World to Die For".
An action-packed, cli-fi Mad Max-inspired story, involving parallel universes with different fates on climate change. Efficient writing despite some familiar tropes, supported by a likable main character. Sure it could be better, but I had fun, so 4 stars.
(2) Bao Shu's “The Lighthouse Girl”. Originally published in Chinese in Zui Mook, vol 2, April 2017.
I'd love to watch the adaptation of this story a la Twilight Zone or maybe Black Mirror. Not too complicated but emotional enough. I like the epistolary format. There were some twists and red herring but the resolution could be stronger. Still enjoyable. Also 3.5 stars rounded up.