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A review by quiss42
A Change of Plans by Dennis E. Taylor
3.0
This is not a "Short Story" - it's an excerpt.
Even for a "short story" it is way too short. In addition, there's no edge or surprise that might turn it into something interesting - just a 44 minute read which can be summarized in a few lines (see below) and doesn't even have a proper ending. It might have worked as the introduction to something longer, but not as a standalone tale.
Audio book: Nevertheless, the narrator does a good job.
Story summary:
1. Captain wakes up from hibernation after reaching planet to deploy settlers on
2. Planet is not as good as expected
3. Settlers are to be deployed anyway, following the contract
4. Settlers revolt - captain is tazered - settlers win
5. Captain wakes up from hibernation and finds himself in a well functioning colony. The End(?)
Even for a "short story" it is way too short. In addition, there's no edge or surprise that might turn it into something interesting - just a 44 minute read which can be summarized in a few lines (see below) and doesn't even have a proper ending. It might have worked as the introduction to something longer, but not as a standalone tale.
Audio book: Nevertheless, the narrator does a good job.
Story summary:
Spoiler
1. Captain wakes up from hibernation after reaching planet to deploy settlers on
2. Planet is not as good as expected
3. Settlers are to be deployed anyway, following the contract
4. Settlers revolt - captain is tazered - settlers win
5. Captain wakes up from hibernation and finds himself in a well functioning colony. The End(?)