In ‘Spar’, a human woman finds herself in a tiny lifeboat with an alien with which she has absolutely nothing in common. It’s a grim exploration of what it might be really like to be trapped with a being from another world, with mutual understanding and communication near impossible, forcing her to engage in primal struggle for survival and control. The story blends existential dread with a very visceral depiction of an impossible, alien encounter.
Authors:
Kij Johnson
Years:
2010
Location:
Otherworld
Series:
Not part of a series
Genre:
Science Fiction
AwardInfo:
hugo-2010