Simak, Clifford. “The Answers.” Strangers in the Universe. New York: Berkley Publishing, 1950.
Reason read: June is National Short Story Month.
The Dog, the Human, the Spider and the Globe are exploring an abandoned village. They had stumbled upon it quite by accident and the discovery took them by surprise, especially the Human. So much so that he decides to stay behind. The ever loyal Dog leaves him some provisions, including his own food. The role reversal is telling.
Quote I liked, “There was more to the human race than gadgetry” (p 103).
Author fact: Simak won three Hugo Awards and a Nebula.
Book trivia: Strangers in the Universe was Simak’s first collection of short stories.
Nancy said: Pearl said Simak’s short stories shouldn’t be missed. She mentions “The Answers” as one of his best.
BookLust Twist: from Book Lust in the chapter called “Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror” (p 213).
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