The Long View: A Tor.com Original

Review of eBook

As director of the university’s Office of Animal Affairs, Elliott has to deal with the support animals for the students. Tatiana Prentiss, a student with a reputation for being difficult and for suing when she does not get her way, has said she will bring her new support animal to the office. Everyone in the office is deeply concerned about Tatiana’s new support animal.

It’s a dragon.

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A bit of satire finds its way into this short story that takes aim at how some manipulate and use any means to get whatever it is that they want. At first, Tatiana isn’t particularly likable, but the unfolding story gives her an opportunity to consider some alternatives in the way she interacts with others. It’s quirky, a show more bit grim, a tad humorous here and there, and gives readers some food for thought. show less

First, that cover!!! all the *heart eyes*
The artist is Corinne Reid and you can see a fuller, and a close up, version of Tatiana and the dragon here: http://www.corinnereid.com/#/thelongview/

Second, I don't know. The story pushes buttons for people and perhaps their interpretation of the story is tinted by their own life experiences. There are comments to read on the story's link at tor.com https://www.tor.com/2022/04/27/the-long-view-susan-palwick/ I think they are good to read after reading the story, to help see other's perspectives and interpret for yourself what the story means or what the author was attempting to get across.

Setting is a college campus. The story opens with: “Sir,” Bonnie said, “we have a show more situation.”
Elliott looked wearily up at her. It was only ten in the morning and he’d already fielded three companion animal challenges.

The "situation" is a unique companion animal and the person that needs it.

I think the story pushes us to fight our assumptions and points out some issues we all struggle with.

Really, go read the story comments on tor.com show less