Friday, January 19, 2024

Magazine review: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, November/December 2023 Edited by Sheree Renée Thomas


 

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, November/December 2023 Edited by Sheree Renée Thomas

 I just want to say a few things about this issue. The cover story The Many Different Kinds of Love by Geoff Ryamn and David Jeffery is an incredible modern SF novella, this was my first modern read after a whole bunch of Cordwainer Smith and Joanna Russ to kick off the year. I was behind reading this issue, but this cover story hits some awesome notes. Being about AI, and exploration of Enceladus - a moon that only recently became known as being one of the most interesting places in the solar system is a great example of a story being of the moment. It is a great and mind-expanding SF novella.  

Some other favorites include Longevity by Anya Ow, a story about long-lived humans that takes great advantage of the setting of Singapore. A city that should be in more prose SF -after being seen in Westworld. Lastly the story Meeting in Greenwood by R.K. Duncan is a great example of World-Building.

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