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ravan

Machine Gun Fairies, IV

Nov 06, 2010 23:53

Machine Gun Fairies, Part IV (part I, part II, part III)
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siliconshaman November 7 2010, 13:04:51 UTC

Why do I get this feeling that this a deliberate shadowing of current concerns and events? [albeit exaggerated for effect.]

ravan November 7 2010, 20:20:33 UTC

Some of it is, but most of it is founded in history, and how humanity deals with catastrophic change, with echoes of all of the war-ravaged, ethnic-cleansed cities that the 20th & 21st centuries have produced. The fact that it tracks well with current events is food for thought.

A beautiful mind at work! jemyl November 7 2010, 23:46:29 UTC

Well done, Ravan! It tracks like a modern allegory. It reminds me of the ethnic cleansings, sure, but also of the jihad being waged in various areas of today's world. I see not only the elements of fear of change, but also the traditional cleansing and putting down of things magical or magic based, if you will. I always enjoy the way your mind works. Hope the real world is treating you better than Rowan's world is treating her and Bitty. Peace, Love and Hugs, ---Mom

Re: A beautiful mind at work! ravan November 8 2010, 07:50:00 UTC

This is also a twist on is the "Zombie Virus" type of story, with instead of people turning into flesh eating zombies due to some bioweapon, they are changing into metamagical races. Less of a dead end, in my book. Still almost as much conflict.

quondamquadrat November 8 2010, 15:53:56 UTC

Thanks for sharing another chapter - I am enjoying this story, particularly Bitty trying to convince Rowan that she can, indeed, be a leader. :-)

Q