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titusfortner's review
2.0
170 storms - feels like a small bit of backstory for the larger universe more than an interesting story in itself - 2.5 stars
Good neighbors - a little too abstract for me: 2 stars
Listened to via Uncanny Magazine Podcast 1/1/2016; enjoyed the interview with Aliette de Bodard
Good neighbors - a little too abstract for me: 2 stars
Listened to via Uncanny Magazine Podcast 1/1/2016; enjoyed the interview with Aliette de Bodard
cathepsut's review
I just read Good Neighbors BY JESSICA P. WICK
I am pretty new to SF poetry and poetry in general. I haven‘t read many poems since my school days. So I am very unused to analyzing and understanding them. This one I found quite gripping, although I am not sure if I understood it correctly. Does she turn into those she was afraid of to protect herself?
Can be read for free here: https://uncannymagazine.com/article/good-neighbors/
If you liked her poem, have a look at this one:
The Root Queen’s Winter by Jessica P. Wick - https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/the-root-queens-winter/
I am pretty new to SF poetry and poetry in general. I haven‘t read many poems since my school days. So I am very unused to analyzing and understanding them. This one I found quite gripping, although I am not sure if I understood it correctly. Does she turn into those she was afraid of to protect herself?
Can be read for free here: https://uncannymagazine.com/article/good-neighbors/
If you liked her poem, have a look at this one:
The Root Queen’s Winter by Jessica P. Wick - https://enchantedlivingmagazine.com/the-root-queens-winter/
friendleghost's review
4.0
Each issue of Uncanny Magazine is a delight. Following along with the Uncanny Magazine Year Three Kickstarter campaign made reading this issue feel like an interactive experience and has me excited for what's to come next. There was a lot for me to love in this issue. Reading fiction by Catherynne Valente has always been a pleasure for me and "Snow Day" didn't disappoint. The article by Sarah Kuhn was excellently written and had important points about fiction reflecting the actual world we live in, and it was nice to read in sync with her new book Heroine Complex (which I am loving, possibly even more than One Con Glory, because friendships between women and a good Scooby gang bring my joy). Reading "Travels with the Snow Queen" by Kelly Link prompted me to go check out one of her short fiction collections from my local library and I will be starting it as soon as I wrap up Heroine Complex.
macthekat's review
3.0
I really liked the mood and the characters, however the plot, not so much.
Merged review:
This is a beautiful and rather disturbing story as many of Bodard's stories. It is filled themes of family, identity and choice.
Merged review:
This is a beautiful and rather disturbing story as many of Bodard's stories. It is filled themes of family, identity and choice.
crunden's review
5.0
Definitely on another poetry kick. I started this issue with 'The Persecution of Witches' by Ali Trotta. It gave me chills.
It's a commentary on modern rape culture and I recommend everyone read it. Very strong, very poignant. Available online here.
Tell me what ‘legitimate’ means—
how much proof do I need
to convince you
that blood is blood
and bruises are bruises?
Why is my voice a casualty
of violence you won’t examine?
It's a commentary on modern rape culture and I recommend everyone read it. Very strong, very poignant. Available online here.
balancinghistorybooks's review
4.0
Snow Day is so cleverly structured, well characterised, and very well written indeed. It is often quite funny and satirical, and the magical realism within - which, let's face it, Valente is quite the master of - works wonderfully. Enjoyable and thought-provoking.
daveversace's review
4.0
Lots of good stuff in this issue, but it's worth it for the Cathrynne M Valente story alone.
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