Review: Great little read!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2012
I don't really read short stories in ebook form but the premise sounded good and I was familiar with the author, so I tried it. I was glad I did.It's a very thought-provoking flip-flop of the classic tale of imperial tyranny. I found myself simultaneously rooting for the peaceful local people, but at the same time screaming at their naivety and sheep like behavior. The author did a good job in bringing out contrasting emotional responses from me in such a short piece. The twist at the end was satisfying, and I enjoyed the social commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of the human race, applicable to us in the here and now, as in this futuristic setting.  It worked all the better, because the author didn't ram this commentary down our throats, he let us assimilate it from the story.Good read.