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This thread is for comments about Close To You, by Meghan McCarron.
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Vylar Kaftan
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I read this at the Clarion West workshop a while ago, and it's just as good as I remembered. Glad to see it published!
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C. A. Gardner
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I love this story! It's both funny and deeply felt; poetic, yet at times hilariously vulgar. It's also a brilliant look at language and how it shapes our world, our means of communicating with others, and even ourselves. Mayla uses words like unfamiliar tools; her wonder and her awkwardness both give us a vivid sense of her character. Her ability to accept others with such childlike faith and her resilient love of life are touching--particularly considering the amount of pain she has felt and continues to feel. I hope that there will be more stories about Mayla and Nell!
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Simon Owens
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This story was absolutely wonderful.
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Greg van Eekhout
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What a strong debut for Meghan McCarron. I'll be keeping an eye out for more of her work in the future.
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Greg van Eekhout
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MorningStar
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I too hope she'll do more. Top marks for characterization: I really felt this one. I especially love the ending.
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SarahP
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Yeah, wow. This was a terrific story, and so sad. I loved the voice, the funny perspective on language.
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Jenn Reese
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I loved this story. Loved, loved, loved. More, please!
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Elad Haber
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What a wonderful piece! Very good work, Ms. McCarron and Strange Horizons. Can't wait to read more.
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Alice Kim
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Meghan, I knew this story would see glorious print from the first time I read it. It's so wonderful I can't bear to heckle you on the forums. So more monks and telepaths, please. And girlish longing!
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