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A review by fiendfull
10,000 Light-Years From Home by James Tiptree Jr.
3.0
Ten Thousand Light Years From Home is a new edition of science fiction short stories written by Alice B. Sheldon under the male pseudonym James Tiptree Jr. The stories focus on various sci fi elements, from contact with aliens to intergalactic business, with recurring themes of power, sex, and connections. Some of the most engaging stories are centred on some kind of space business, for example a planet for the fair racing of creatures from across space, which feel like wry looks at difference, power, and trade.
However, some of the stories were quite difficult to get into and not very engaging. I wanted to read this review copy after reading online about Sheldon and being intrigued by her life, even though I don't usually read a huge amount of sci fi. Some of the stories were good and clever, and there's some interesting points about power and sex and gender, but other stories I found myself skimming through.
However, some of the stories were quite difficult to get into and not very engaging. I wanted to read this review copy after reading online about Sheldon and being intrigued by her life, even though I don't usually read a huge amount of sci fi. Some of the stories were good and clever, and there's some interesting points about power and sex and gender, but other stories I found myself skimming through.