A review by laurareads87
The Little Homo Sapiens Scientist by S.L. Huang

emotional mysterious reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I quite enjoyed this short story, following a scientist getting to know the atargati, a sentient, intelligent species living deep in the oceans.  I appreciated the author's explorations of identity - particularly gender and sexuality, but also the main character's identity as a scientist and her changing relationship with her "objects of study."  I wish it was longer though, as the ending felt abrupt.

Content warnings: abduction/kidnapping, medical content, xenophobia, death
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