A review by thirstkirst
Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 55, by Neil Clarke
4.0
This was definitely different from other short stories I have read.
This narrative follows wasps and bees as they battle for power. A human makes a guest appearance once or twice, but the insects are the stars.
I really enjoyed the details and descriptions. It is fascinating when you realize you were made to feel sympathy for a group of buzzing creatures with pointy needles attached to them.
The parallels between the bees/wasps and humanity are also fun (but not so fun if you really think about it. Quite sad and scary, actually).
Very unique read. I recommend it if you don't mind something a little different from the norm.
Here is the link where I read the story: http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/yu_04_11/
This narrative follows wasps and bees as they battle for power. A human makes a guest appearance once or twice, but the insects are the stars.
I really enjoyed the details and descriptions. It is fascinating when you realize you were made to feel sympathy for a group of buzzing creatures with pointy needles attached to them.
The parallels between the bees/wasps and humanity are also fun (but not so fun if you really think about it. Quite sad and scary, actually).
Very unique read. I recommend it if you don't mind something a little different from the norm.
Here is the link where I read the story: http://clarkesworldmagazine.com/yu_04_11/