It tells a story that is simultaneously small scale and deeply philosophical, imagining the role of history and the arts on a generation ship where only the oldest generation remembers Earth and not a soul will survive to see their final destination. After appearing thrice on my annual favorites lists the last two years–twice for Nebula-winning stories–I’m becoming convinced that Pinsker is one of the very best in the short fiction game, and “Wind Will Rove” is yet another data point in that direction. “ Wind Will Rove” (2017 novelette) by Sarah Pinsker.Death,” and “ Where Oaken Hearts Do Gather“–all of which are outstanding–to refresh my memory for Hugo discussion), the favorites list is sparse this time, but I read a pair in the last week of May that were worthy of the lead section. If we throw out rereads (I reread “ That Story Isn’t the Story,” “ Mr. But I still read some excellent stories this spring! Short Fiction April/May Favorites Because nomination deadlines passed in mid-March, I pivoted from catching up on “Best of 2021” lists to reading whatever caught my fancy, and it showed up with a smaller list of standouts this time around. I hardly read any short fiction in April, so I’m rolling two months of short fiction together into one post. Between illness and travel and more illness, it’s been a weird spring.
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