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...at least high school. It is very short but very effective, and it is very Vonnegut in style. This era of dystopia has always affected me but this story in particular will always dig in quite deep
5 stars

this was the first short story that I ever remember having a profound impact on me. I read it around the time of 8th grade I believe and it has truly stuck in my head ever since. I think maybe because of the ballerinas it felt very personal and I could actually imagine the reality of the story. Anyways, I'm on a Vonnegut kick at the moment and had an urge to read this for I think the first time since middle or at...

this is an eerily brilliant short sci-fi story of how equality can't be all utopian. The concept was very fresh and unique.

Gee - I could tell that one was a doozy," said Hazel.

"You can say that again," said George.

"Gee-" said Hazel, "I could tell that one was a doozy."