Scan barcode
arrasisabell's review
4.0
A quaint story about a boy living his life during what is perceived to be an alien invasion via plants.
wanderlustlover's review
2.0
Summer 2019 (Hugo Award Nominee 2019 - Novelette);
This one just felt so much longer than necessary.
I'm still confused about the title containing 'the last nine days,' while the story covers eighty-seven years. I am interested in the premise of the whole planet being taken over shtick, but I felt like this one swam in circles not going anywhere. I wondered several times where it was going, and what was supposed to be taken from certain scenes, and whether the end would tie up. Sadly, none of these things were answered by the end.
This one just felt so much longer than necessary.
I'm still confused about the title containing 'the last nine days,' while the story covers eighty-seven years. I am interested in the premise of the whole planet being taken over shtick, but I felt like this one swam in circles not going anywhere. I wondered several times where it was going, and what was supposed to be taken from certain scenes, and whether the end would tie up. Sadly, none of these things were answered by the end.
tyrshand's review
5.0
I found this to be a lovely story about growing up and finding your identity, becoming who you’re meant to be. Of course, it’s set against the backdrop of what might be an alien invasion and certainly seems to at least be some kind of alien interference...
Now, while there are a lot of questions that could be answered, I found the tale’s scope and focus to be perfect. Sure, in other stories I’d love to find out where the seeds came from and what some of the plants did on earth, etc, but with this story I’m completely satisfied.
Now, while there are a lot of questions that could be answered, I found the tale’s scope and focus to be perfect. Sure, in other stories I’d love to find out where the seeds came from and what some of the plants did on earth, etc, but with this story I’m completely satisfied.
sharondblk's review
5.0
I love Daryl Gregory, and this story is no exception. He has such a talent for writing real, sypathetic people, even in - or rather particularity in - strange situations. Thanks to Tor for providing this lovely story, which can be found here: https://www.tor.com/2018/09/19/nine-last-days-on-planet-earth-daryl-gregory/ /
bookaneer's review
2.0
Could have been three stars but lost one since I think the author got mixed up between Papua New Guinea (a country), New Guinea (an island) and Papua (a province of Indonesia).
secre's review
5.0
Sweet, touching, emotive and nothing like I thought it would be. I really enjoyed this trip through one man's life in a world steadily different from the one we live in today. The scientific aspects could have been burdensome but never were, instead the beauty and love that can be found in all things is brought to life.