The Peacemaker
by Gardner Dozois
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# The Peacemaker by Gardner Dozois [1983 short story] (Rating: ) [Read 05/01/04]
1. Synopsis: Global warming has caused major flooding on both American coasts and much of the south. A community of survivors, under protection from what remains of the law by calling themselves a church, perform sacrifices to appease God and stop the flooding.
2. Review: This is the second Dozois short story I've read that had very little dialog. Here, it's used to a decent effect to paint the sullen picture of desperate and outcast society. The action is scarce and impact of the mood setting isn't felt until the last page.
# The Peacemaker by Gardner Dozois [1983 short story] (Rating: ) [Read 05/01/04]
1. Synopsis: Global warming has caused major flooding on both American coasts and much of the south. A community of survivors, under protection from what remains of the law by calling themselves a church, perform sacrifices to appease God and stop the flooding.
2. Review: This is the second Dozois short story I've read that had very little dialog. Here, it's used to a decent effect to paint the sullen picture of desperate and outcast society. The action is scarce and impact of the mood setting isn't felt until the last page.
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Gardner Dozois was born in Salem, Massachusetts on July 23, 1947. After working as an Army journalist, he became a science fiction and fantasy editor and author. He was the founding editor of The Year's Best Science Fiction anthologies and editor of Asimov's from 1984 until 2004. His work as an editor received more than 40 Hugo Awards, 40 Nebula show more Awards, and 30 Locus Awards. He received the Hugo Award for Best Professional Editor 15 times between 1988 and his retirement from Asimov's in 2004. He wrote books including Strangers and short stories including The Peacemaker and Morning Child, which won the Nebula Award for Short Story in 1983 and 1984, respectively. He also collaborated with George R. R. Martin on a series of themed anthologies including Songs of the Dying Earth, Old Mars, Dangerous Women, and Rogues. In 2011, Dozois was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame. He died on May 27, 2018 at the age of 70. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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