I didn't much care for this one, due to the overt environmental preachiness of it. Sermons turn me off fast, and I'll bet I'm not the only one who feels that way.
I also thought that something different was likely as to the police investigations -- a big plot hole there.
Shalahlielle by John T. Bien
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Re: Shalahlielle by John T. Bien
I was raised by humans. What's your excuse?
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Re: Shalahlielle by John T. Bien
Ooooo. Somebody is just asking for a snarky deconstruction of her next story (or one of her previous stories)... As editor, I try to refrain from such things, but I'm sure we can find some volunteers. Bueller? Bueller?bottomdweller wrote:...What? This is supposed to be an original story? But it’s the same tired, preachy story Hollywood has been pitching for the last forty years. Could we send this one back, please, and have something with an original plot instead?
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