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Foresight
Starlight, star bright
The very first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.
A metaphysical tale...
The very first star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have the wish I wish tonight.
A metaphysical tale...
73 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2021
About the author
Matilda Scotney
14 books50 followersI am a former professional singer and actor who only realised I was ageing when I was offered the part of the ancient, grey-haired Granny in a stage production of The Addams Family. I decided then I had matured enough (physically and mentally) to give away theatre and turn to my other passion; writing, specifically, science fiction and even more specifically, time travel and space opera.
When my mind is not scouring the galaxy for new stories, my trust chihuahua sidekick Oggie by my side, I can be found in Australia with sand between my toes, collecting teapots and nerding out over everything Star Wars.
When my mind is not scouring the galaxy for new stories, my trust chihuahua sidekick Oggie by my side, I can be found in Australia with sand between my toes, collecting teapots and nerding out over everything Star Wars.
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November 4, 2021
Not only are there two sides to every story, sometimes there are far more sides than that!
The subtlety of the first scene made me smile. There are precious few tales out there that are set in December but are purposefully not about Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any other holiday that occurs during that month. I was impressed by the way the author captured the beauty that can be found at the end of the year, from the crisp, clear skies to the sharp nip of the wind as autumn slowly turns into winter. These descriptions might not seem to be related to the themes of later scenes at first glance, but give them time to grow. They have a message to share with any reader who is patient enough to keep going and to avoid making assumptions about what might happen next.
I would have liked to see more character development in this short story. It included such a large number of characters that it was difficult to get to know anyone well, much less to spend enough time with them to take note of the ways in which they were changing as a result of their experiences with the alien vessels. There was so much more space here to explore all of their personalities and backstories. If that had happened, I would have happily gone with a full five-star rating.
With that being said, I was delighted by the wide variety of perspectives the author included. I can’t say much about the alien vessels the characters were discussing without giving away spoilers, but it was fascinating to see how differently everyone reacted to them. Some characters viewed them as a threat while others had much more creative reactions to the idea that humans might not be alone in the universe after all. Absorbing everyone’s reactions to them was just as interesting as listening to the the reasons they gave for believing these visitors were anything from a security threat to a muse for creative expression.
Foresight is a must-read for anyone who appreciates thoughtful science fiction.
The subtlety of the first scene made me smile. There are precious few tales out there that are set in December but are purposefully not about Christmas, New Year’s Eve, or any other holiday that occurs during that month. I was impressed by the way the author captured the beauty that can be found at the end of the year, from the crisp, clear skies to the sharp nip of the wind as autumn slowly turns into winter. These descriptions might not seem to be related to the themes of later scenes at first glance, but give them time to grow. They have a message to share with any reader who is patient enough to keep going and to avoid making assumptions about what might happen next.
I would have liked to see more character development in this short story. It included such a large number of characters that it was difficult to get to know anyone well, much less to spend enough time with them to take note of the ways in which they were changing as a result of their experiences with the alien vessels. There was so much more space here to explore all of their personalities and backstories. If that had happened, I would have happily gone with a full five-star rating.
With that being said, I was delighted by the wide variety of perspectives the author included. I can’t say much about the alien vessels the characters were discussing without giving away spoilers, but it was fascinating to see how differently everyone reacted to them. Some characters viewed them as a threat while others had much more creative reactions to the idea that humans might not be alone in the universe after all. Absorbing everyone’s reactions to them was just as interesting as listening to the the reasons they gave for believing these visitors were anything from a security threat to a muse for creative expression.
Foresight is a must-read for anyone who appreciates thoughtful science fiction.
May 24, 2024
Foresight
Sci-Fi
Matilda Scotney
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴀʟɪᴇɴꜱ • ᴄʟᴀɪʀᴠᴏʏᴀɴᴄᴇ • ꜱᴘᴀᴄᴇ ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ •
The synopsis of this book was quite vague, so I didn't really know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised.
The pacing was a bit slow to begin with, and the change in POVs confused me until the plot became more interesting.
I really liked Maisie. She wasn't afraid to voice her opinions or share her theories, even if that meant ignoring the chain of command.
I couldn't stand Kilmore. He was full of himself and had an inflated ego 😂. I'm glad his plans got derailed.
The plot was different from anything I've read before, which was nice. I thought the aliens were going to try and destroy Earth, but they actually needed help.
I liked the world building, but I wish there was more about what Maisie saw once she got through the rip and what she experienced.
Sci-Fi
Matilda Scotney
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• ᴀʟɪᴇɴꜱ • ᴄʟᴀɪʀᴠᴏʏᴀɴᴄᴇ • ꜱᴘᴀᴄᴇ ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴀᴛɪᴏɴ •
The synopsis of this book was quite vague, so I didn't really know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised.
The pacing was a bit slow to begin with, and the change in POVs confused me until the plot became more interesting.
I really liked Maisie. She wasn't afraid to voice her opinions or share her theories, even if that meant ignoring the chain of command.
I couldn't stand Kilmore. He was full of himself and had an inflated ego 😂. I'm glad his plans got derailed.
The plot was different from anything I've read before, which was nice. I thought the aliens were going to try and destroy Earth, but they actually needed help.
I liked the world building, but I wish there was more about what Maisie saw once she got through the rip and what she experienced.
February 27, 2021
Wonderful and Imaginative Presentation Combining Fantasy, Sci-fi and a Clash of Human Perspectives
The book is a short story that combines all the elements mentioned in the review title. Another aspect is the clash of generations, personalities and the differences between a military mind and a young, sensitive teenager. It's a fast read but a most delightful one!
The book is a short story that combines all the elements mentioned in the review title. Another aspect is the clash of generations, personalities and the differences between a military mind and a young, sensitive teenager. It's a fast read but a most delightful one!
August 14, 2022
Entertaining
A humorous and entertaining short story with the characterisations simply but revealingly drawn as I’ve come to expect from Matilda Scotney. A good read 😊
A humorous and entertaining short story with the characterisations simply but revealingly drawn as I’ve come to expect from Matilda Scotney. A good read 😊
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