Short Reviews: Walter Jon Williams

"Argonautica" [permanent link]. A fascinating 'alternative history' tale set during the American Civil War. The crew of a Confederate boat is tasked with retrieving a cache of gold abandoned during an evacuation. To this end, they take possession of a armoured ramming boat and travel up a river with a lady who knows where the gold is located. But the boat Captain's greatest problems may not be from enemy soldiers.
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"Daddy's World" [permanent link]. An interesting and sobre tale about a boy who appears to be living with his family in a fantasy-like world. When he discovers the truth, he wants to get out of it. But can he and how would his parents feel about it?
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