Wonderful storytelling David! When I think of earths cold winters I am reminded of a good friend of mine — and driving with him on one of our tours through Canada in late November. It was snowing and very, very cold. He had a T-shirt and shorts on with his window down. I about froze to death as I slept in the front seat next to him. Lol! He must be an alien of another kind.
David, this is a wonderfully interesting situation. Pataki, and her role make a situation that I don't think I've ever encountered in a sci-fi story before. I especially love the Mendelians attitude toward their young. That was brilliantly laid out. Bravo.
Pataki’s defiance and unwavering loyalty to the Mendelians create a fascinating narrative. Her perspective on home and belonging is so well written. It's a gripping story with sharp world-building and a rebellious spirit! I read it super fast, as I was hooked straight away.
Mendelia’s air was based in carbon dioxide, whereas Earth’s was based in oxygen, and, therefore, despite failed attempts to create a breathable portable atmosphere source, Earth was a no-go area in terms of mobility.
How you do this, and incorporate subtle ideas of psychological guilt, delinquents, baseballs, thievery, and the like is truly amazing.
Thank you for the Mendelians who will surely arouse readers' curiosity.
I like the unique take on alien-human relationships - especially through Pataki's perspective -
Wonderful storytelling David! When I think of earths cold winters I am reminded of a good friend of mine — and driving with him on one of our tours through Canada in late November. It was snowing and very, very cold. He had a T-shirt and shorts on with his window down. I about froze to death as I slept in the front seat next to him. Lol! He must be an alien of another kind.
I appreciate your use of the word toque, you don’t see that anywhere but Canadian writing.
Really nice piece!
David, this is a wonderfully interesting situation. Pataki, and her role make a situation that I don't think I've ever encountered in a sci-fi story before. I especially love the Mendelians attitude toward their young. That was brilliantly laid out. Bravo.
Pataki’s defiance and unwavering loyalty to the Mendelians create a fascinating narrative. Her perspective on home and belonging is so well written. It's a gripping story with sharp world-building and a rebellious spirit! I read it super fast, as I was hooked straight away.
Another show of immense creativity:
Mendelia’s air was based in carbon dioxide, whereas Earth’s was based in oxygen, and, therefore, despite failed attempts to create a breathable portable atmosphere source, Earth was a no-go area in terms of mobility.
How you do this, and incorporate subtle ideas of psychological guilt, delinquents, baseballs, thievery, and the like is truly amazing.
Thank you for the Mendelians who will surely arouse readers' curiosity.