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A review by laurareads87
The Little Homo Sapiens Scientist by S.L. Huang
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I quite enjoyed this short story, following a scientist getting to know the atargati, a sentient, intelligent species living deep in the oceans. I appreciated the author's explorations of identity - particularly gender and sexuality, but also the main character's identity as a scientist and her changing relationship with her "objects of study." I wish it was longer though, as the ending felt abrupt.
Content warnings: abduction/kidnapping, medical content, xenophobia, death
Content warnings: abduction/kidnapping, medical content, xenophobia, death
Graphic: Xenophobia and Kidnapping
Moderate: Death and Medical content