My sense is that de Bodard is torn between thinking uneven power dynamics are fascinating/compelling/sexy and wanting to write about good people making each others' lives better in small yet tangible ways. I tend to prefer the stories where she leans into one of these approaches rather than trying to split the difference, but I always enjoy the way she evokes a sense of place.
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Date: 2025-01-23 05:41 pm (UTC)My sense is that de Bodard is torn between thinking uneven power dynamics are fascinating/compelling/sexy and wanting to write about good people making each others' lives better in small yet tangible ways. I tend to prefer the stories where she leans into one of these approaches rather than trying to split the difference, but I always enjoy the way she evokes a sense of place.