A great look into the future - uff in 2047 I would be ninety, but the author’s skill in story-telling makes us feel as if we were there in the White House. A lovely one-off addition to the world of CJ and Ozzie and a worthy contribution to this amazing 2022 Anniversary collection.
if you claim to be a CJ fan, this is a must read!
Your broader question, Mark, about what has Z**h done to deserve to be eliminated is a very valid one. For me, it dates right back to his using Will when at school. But the worst was partying and not ringing Will on the sept 11 anniversary. Yes, he has been honest and upfront at football being his first love etc. But in the end, I just prefer the Will minus him than with him.
all of which is to say how clever is our author in creating characters that almost seem real. Thanks, Mark
Really, really thought provoking.
in my Spanish school 2010 civics exam yr 6 qn tell something you have learned during my course? One answer stays with me: that illegal immigrants are humans too.
Since I went to Oxford I have every intention of ignoring this also minister of health who smokes and is seriously overweight. As she says, “I’m no role model” - especially as far as our beloved coma goes!!
finally, I’m really enjoying your work. I’m off work with a broken hand and you guys are keeping me sane. Cheers
Aditus,,,,,, amusingly,,,,,,,,, the new deputy prime minister has forbidden the “Oxford comma” in documents. This is a custom, widely accepted, of adding a comma in a list before the final “and”. In what world is she living? Obviously she didn’t go to the number one university in the world! Ok I’m biased. 😉
Fascinating. One comment about possibilities- when I lived in UK I was a “wet Tory”. When I came to Spain the nearest equivalent was the post Communist left! There is a great series on Netflix about what life could be like with a new terrible dictatorship, The Wall.
this short story captures a fear which all democrats should have. If we do nothing then we are to blame.
thought-provoking. Well done!
Ummm, not usually a fan of anything with a science fiction or future label but being determined to read every entry I dived in and wow. What a great gem. Wonderful imagination and such tension. Well done
Worth six stars, frankly..
I have read little of this author - except for her exchanges with mrs m which are worthy of being serialised- but what I have read is confirmed in this very challenging story. Kbois is extremely gifted, writes exquisitely and in this tale forces her readers to face their own ignorance and even intolerance. An important story with which to celebrate 20 years of GA.
Yes, my reaction was pretty much the same. We are all in a learning process and as someone who sees themself as male, 100% homosexual, I have found myself in a learning curve as some students have declared themselves to be non-binary, pan sexual etc. sadly, the straight world and press are now generally tolerant of gay and lesbian but the rest of the community is a challenge.
After 4 yrs away, I visited the un and spent four days with my oldest school friend, sat on his terrace overlooking the Atlantic and remembered, relived the highs and lows of 50 yrs friendship, of lost friends, friends lost to AIDS, our school friend HIV+ for 35 years - a real survivor. Such moments validate life.
thank you mr V, again you have got me thinking.
The great thing about anthologies is that IF you take them seriously and read tales whose genre isn’t your usual taste then it can be a real pleasure.
This story of Wyatt and Virgil is a great example. It is beautifully written, delicately paced, and rich in character. Don’t worry if you are not a western fan, this is a universal tale of discovery. Excellent