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Overview: Published in Clarkesworld Magazine, Isabel J. Kim's short story is set after the events of Ursula K. Le Guin's 1973 short work of philosophical fiction "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." It discusses a third option besides staying in Omelas or walking away: killing the suffering child (described by one of the murderers as a form of accelerationism).
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Isabel J. Kim writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Isabel J. Kim lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
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I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Will be looking for more from this author.
Laura ReyesOctober 24, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
Steven MooreFebruary 17, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Laura ScottAugust 07, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Rebecca ThomasAugust 01, 2024
A very satisfying read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Elizabeth CruzJuly 13, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Brian GomezAugust 07, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jessica NelsonDecember 07, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Dorothy PerezMarch 13, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
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Melissa ThomasApril 20, 2024
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A very satisfying read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
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A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Joshua GomezMay 25, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Glad I picked this up.
Richard MillerJanuary 09, 2024
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Such a great read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Andrew LeeApril 23, 2025
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Paul ScottDecember 30, 2025
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Mark MitchellJuly 31, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
George AdamsApril 21, 2024
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Barbara WrightMay 22, 2024
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Sandra CampbellFebruary 21, 2025
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Not bad at all.
George MartinSeptember 20, 2024
Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Nancy JonesDecember 14, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Probably won't read it again, but it was an okay way to pass the time.
Elizabeth TaylorDecember 11, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Eric SmithJune 12, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Sandra EvansMay 24, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Linda MitchellNovember 14, 2025
Such a great read. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Gary ReyesMay 08, 2024
A solid read. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
Jennifer JonesJune 16, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Steven SanchezFebruary 09, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Nicholas ThomasOctober 06, 2025
A very satisfying read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Richard LewisJuly 18, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Worth the time and money.
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Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Mark HarrisAugust 01, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Glad I picked this up.
Laura ScottAugust 25, 2025
It was just alright. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Cynthia PhillipsJune 19, 2024
Not bad, but not my favorite. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Jennifer LewisApril 05, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Rebecca WrightFebruary 21, 2025
Such a great read. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Nancy RobertsJanuary 27, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
George ParkerAugust 19, 2024
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
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Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Would probably read it again at some point.
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A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Good, but not quite perfect. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
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Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Anthony TurnerFebruary 25, 2025
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Enjoyable weekend read.
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Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Deborah CruzMay 02, 2024
I liked it for the most part. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
Stephanie YoungJune 03, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Enjoyable weekend read.
Anthony GomezJanuary 25, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Not bad at all.
Eric BakerApril 20, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. A generous 3 stars.
Nancy TurnerSeptember 18, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Linda PhillipsSeptember 15, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Nancy PhillipsApril 29, 2025
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Enjoyable weekend read.
Dorothy YoungNovember 20, 2025
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
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Glad someone recommended this to me. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
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Donald MartinJuly 27, 2024
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James ThompsonJuly 22, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Would probably read it again at some point.
Stephanie WilliamsNovember 19, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ryan LeeJune 08, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
George WalkerFebruary 15, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Paul CampbellOctober 13, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Jacob WilsonOctober 17, 2025
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. A solid 5/5 for me.
Lisa ReyesFebruary 04, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
John RobinsonJuly 02, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. A solid 5/5 for me.
Lisa SanchezNovember 01, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
Nancy LopezDecember 05, 2025
A very satisfying read. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Worth the time and money.
Richard LewisJanuary 07, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
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A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Matthew ClarkFebruary 12, 2025
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Elizabeth NelsonAugust 20, 2024
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Really enjoyed this one. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. Will be looking for more from this author.
Melissa ThomasDecember 08, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Would probably read it again at some point.
Betty FloresFebruary 11, 2025
An average read for me. The writing was fine, but I didn't feel very connected to the characters. They felt a bit flat. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Christopher KingDecember 28, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
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Ryan NguyenAugust 21, 2024
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Michael ThomasJune 14, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Richard ClarkSeptember 30, 2025
It was just alright. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Just right down the middle.
Karen RamirezOctober 28, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. A solid 4 stars from me.
Gary ClarkMarch 07, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. Worth the time and money.
Elizabeth SanchezAugust 30, 2025
Not bad, but not my favorite. The pacing was a bit slow and I found myself skimming a few pages. It wasn't terrible, just okay. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Ryan JohnsonDecember 07, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Will be looking for more from this author.
Cynthia PhillipsDecember 28, 2024
Such a great read. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
Linda WrightNovember 20, 2025
I liked it for the most part. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Still a good book.
John CampbellJune 24, 2024
Finished it in a couple of days. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Will be looking for more from this author.
Jessica JohnsonFebruary 01, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Nicholas ThomasMay 05, 2025
A solid read. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Sharon JohnsonMarch 07, 2025
I have mixed feelings about this one. It had some good moments, but the overall plot felt a bit disjointed in the second half. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Paul HallSeptember 04, 2024
I liked it for the most part. I liked the main character, though some of the side plots were just okay. Still a good book.
Deborah TaylorSeptember 22, 2024
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. Still a good book.
Sarah GreenJanuary 06, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Lisa HallSeptember 13, 2025
It was okay. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. It's fine if you have nothing else to read.
Jessica CollinsDecember 13, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Stephanie ParkerSeptember 13, 2024
Such a great read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Ryan BakerMarch 15, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. A solid 4 stars from me.
Elizabeth MitchellJune 30, 2025
Took me a few chapters to get into it, but it was worth it. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. Enjoyable weekend read.
James ThompsonJanuary 06, 2025
I liked it for the most part. Writing is good, just wish there was a bit more depth in certain parts. Still kept my attention though. Not bad at all.
Richard BakerMay 01, 2025
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Lisa AdamsJune 11, 2024
Good, but not quite perfect. It held my attention, even if a few things were a little predictable. Not bad at all.
William GreenSeptember 23, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this one. It felt a bit repetitive in the middle. Could have been shorter. Might work better for someone else, just wasn't completely for me.
Stephanie ParkerJanuary 22, 2024
A very satisfying read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Worth the time and money.
Jennifer LewisFebruary 19, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. The pacing was spot on and the characters felt real. I didn't find myself getting bored at any point. A solid 5/5 for me.
Karen LopezJanuary 05, 2024
A solid read. The middle dragged a tiny bit, but the ending totally made up for it. A solid 4 stars from me.
William GreenAugust 30, 2025
Finished it in a couple of days. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Glad I picked this up.
Anthony DiazDecember 07, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. A solid 5/5 for me.
William GreenJuly 21, 2025
Glad someone recommended this to me. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
Stephanie JonesNovember 21, 2024
Really enjoyed this one. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Glad I picked this up.
George JohnsonJuly 23, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Will be looking for more from this author.
Richard MooreMay 07, 2024
I was pleasantly surprised. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Would probably read it again at some point.
Nancy JonesJune 23, 2024
Such a great read. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Nicholas GomezNovember 05, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I loved how the story unfolded. It kept me guessing without being too confusing. Would probably read it again at some point.
Richard AllenMay 26, 2024
Glad someone recommended this to me. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Will be looking for more from this author.
Ashley ThompsonJanuary 23, 2024
A very satisfying read. The author did a great job wrapping everything up at the end. No weird plot holes left behind. Definitely recommend it if you like this genre.
Dorothy RobinsonMarch 26, 2024
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. I got really invested in the main character's journey. Everything just clicked for me. A solid 5/5 for me.
Steven JohnsonSeptember 13, 2025
Honestly one of the better books I've read lately. The writing style is very engaging. It’s easy to follow but still has a lot of depth. Glad I picked this up.
Jacob LeeApril 10, 2024
I liked it for the most part. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. A solid 4 stars from me.
Linda AllenFebruary 17, 2024
Pretty good overall. Interesting premise and executed fairly well. Just a few slow chapters here and there. I'd probably recommend it to a friend.
Jessica ThomasMay 13, 2025
I was pleasantly surprised. It has a good balance of dialogue and description. Everything felt like it moved at the right speed. Would probably read it again at some point.
James CruzMay 26, 2025
It was okay. Some parts were interesting, while others were a bit of a slog to get through. Just right down the middle.