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Bdoomed

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on: October 27, 2010, 12:10:06 AM
Dry Heat

By Greg Van Eekhout
Read by Marshal Latham

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Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010, 03:57:29 AM
I really liked this one. I can see this kind of society developing - I have met people like that. But, I feel there's a bigger message beyond the obvious agrophobic one. Anyone have any thoughts?


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Reply #2 on: October 27, 2010, 02:40:53 PM
I am just honored to have my name attached to something written by Greg van Eekhout.  I was smiling from ear to ear when Dave gave me the opportunity to read it.  I think this story is a good demonstration on how to do great world building within a small word count.

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Reply #3 on: November 01, 2010, 01:28:14 PM
A typical great Van Eekhout story grenade.  Good worldbuilding, good stuff overall.

CryptoMe--besides individual agoraphobia, it made me think of societies that fear influence from other society's.  China comes to mind with their restricted travel of past decades and their more recent Great Firewall of China.


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