Beam Me Up episode 149 is fast and furious this week as I read the conclusion to Nebula nominated The Ray Gun: A Love Story by James Alan Gardner. From last week we remember that the ray gun of the title has come into the possession of our protagonist. However it is not clear just who or what has found whom. But far from gaining power and respect, the boy finds himself more and more isolated bent on prepairing for some future event that has, as yet, not become clear. But he is still learning life lessons in the time honored painful way. In part 2, Jack, no longer a boy comes face to face with just how dangerous the weapon truly is, and events seem to take on a surreal, preordained feel. Through it all, Jack finally realizes what must be done with the gun. But even so, Jack begins to wonder if he is truly in control of his destiny.....
From the blog, space-bat, The short list for the Arthur C. Clarke award, the Hugo award short list, comments on the conclusion of Battlestar Galactica and Sci-fi to now be sy-fy? Whaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
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