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venneh's review
4.0
Gorgeous little short story about first contact and learning languages and connecting with each other.
colinandersbrodd's review
5.0
A fun little sci-fi novella about how to determine the nature of sentience and communication . . .
A fun little sci-fi novella about researchers in an alien world attempting to determine if an alien species of lifeform has true communication and sentience - and how would another species be able to tell?
A fun little sci-fi novella about researchers in an alien world attempting to determine if an alien species of lifeform has true communication and sentience - and how would another species be able to tell?
qalminator's review
4.0
Enjoyable short story, as much about the intricacies of relationships as about determining if a particular species is sentient or not. Highly recommended.
animalculum's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
linneahedvig's review
3.0
Such a good short story about research and life. Read this in an afternoon while sitting in Davenport, IA. It made me go find the Winter Tide prequel. Just a delightful chain of Ruthanna Emrys stories.
patri's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Really interesting story about language, different forms of communication and sensorial experiences. I found the setting very intriguing, and the relationship between the characters moving, I would love to read more about both.
sarrie's review
4.0
I don't know that I'm completely sold on the open ending of this one but the setting and story was so engaging and strong that I really am not bothered by the ending. I would love to read more of this world and team.