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Mimsy Were The Borogoves (2000)

by Henry Kuttner(Favorite Author)

4.24 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Astounding Science Fiction

review 1: not long ago, i took the kids to see the last mimzy and afterwards, inspired by the oddness of the film, decided to track down the original story. i thought the movie was bizarre (though enjoyable) but the story was serious sci-fi... very out there and very 1940s, so doubly confusing. if i hadn't had the movie (modernized and v. loosely based on the tale) as grounding, i'm not sure i'd've been able to make any sense of the story. all in all, an interesting "experiment" with classic sci-fi.
review 2: In case it's not obvious, the link up there in the description takes you to page where you can read the entire story for free. It's not very long and well worth your time.Like all the best science fiction, this story is about ideas. Despite being nearly 70 years o... moreld, the story could easily be set in present day without changing it at all. The ideas feel fresh and develop wonderfully as the story goes along.Recommended! less

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