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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
This was my favorite in the Black Stars collection. The story was simple but impactful and best of all, ended on a hopeful note.
more please
This is one of those short stories that leaves the reader desperately, happily wanting more. I would LOVE to read expanded stories in this universe!
This is one of those short stories that leaves the reader desperately, happily wanting more. I would LOVE to read expanded stories in this universe!
Took me by surprise
This was a moving short story that paints a picture of an entire universe, while also giving an intimate portrait of loss and hope. Really enjoyed this.
This was a moving short story that paints a picture of an entire universe, while also giving an intimate portrait of loss and hope. Really enjoyed this.
A little too saccharin for my tastes. Happy endings should be banned when the story involves wormholes, alien implants, and strange planets.
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Solid
I thought these alien skies was really great. I like the idea of a future version of the African subcontinent and all the nations within it starting to explore the universe. I definitely like the little twist we get and the hopeful ending.
I thought these alien skies was really great. I like the idea of a future version of the African subcontinent and all the nations within it starting to explore the universe. I definitely like the little twist we get and the hopeful ending.
“These Alien Skies” was my favorite story from this round. Two human space explorers are sent through a wormhole on a mission to find habitable worlds. Before we can really get to know Msizi and Tariro, an accidental explosion (or was it) sends their ship crash landing on a planet designated Malcolm X-b. They think they’ll die but discover it’s flourishing with a Black human-like population. And they aren’t too happy about space colonizers. They are rescued but the government doesn’t want them to stick around. I don’t want to spoil the twist, but Tariro goes through an emotional journey of letting go that leads to a wonderful discovery.
It gave me vibes for some reason of Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival. It’s something about spaceships being a part story, but really it’s a story about grief. It was quite brief, but I did enjoy the exploration of colonization and immigration. The plot hints at the present day. It mirrors how there are factions of those who want to welcome immigrants and others who want them to leave. Humans want to see the stars, but what if there was someone already there when you “discover” a new land? It also delves into the power of memory and prophecy. I would have loved a sequel to this story. I definitely plan to read more by C.T. Rwizi.
Read my other reviews from this anthology on my blog - teresaelectro.wordpress.com.
It gave me vibes for some reason of Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival. It’s something about spaceships being a part story, but really it’s a story about grief. It was quite brief, but I did enjoy the exploration of colonization and immigration. The plot hints at the present day. It mirrors how there are factions of those who want to welcome immigrants and others who want them to leave. Humans want to see the stars, but what if there was someone already there when you “discover” a new land? It also delves into the power of memory and prophecy. I would have loved a sequel to this story. I definitely plan to read more by C.T. Rwizi.
Read my other reviews from this anthology on my blog - teresaelectro.wordpress.com.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Interesting short story imagining future African colonization of other planets, but the world building outshone the character development or plotline.
Quite liked this. Didn't see the twist coming, and I liked the characters.
A very emotional and well done short science fiction story.