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Title: Hoping This Pays Out
Review: The Good:Well written. A consistent world, and a consistent feel, even though the vignettes are by different people. Imaginative. Makes you wonder what life could be like if you drew an ace. Makes you glad if you haven't drawn a joker.The Bad:It reminds me of a series of Alfred Hitchcock or Rod Serling stories. That in itself isn't bad. But as the collection appears to be something of an intro into the world. All the characters are central characters, and because they all stand out, none of them do. This is most of the reason for only two stars. I couldn't invest into any one character, because all the stories are about different people. In a way, it reminded me of a soap opera. Too many connections to invest in.The Nice:I found myself identifying with Jet Boy most, which I guess is reasonable, because he was simply talented, not genetically altered.Anyway, I'll put V II on my list, but it won't be on my urgent list, if you know what I mean.
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