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Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 219, December 2024

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Clarkesworld is a Hugo and World Fantasy Award-winning science fiction and fantasy magazine. Each month we bring you a mix of fiction, articles, interviews and art. Our December 2024 issue (#219) contains:* Original fiction by L Chan ("Stranger Seas Than These"), Chisom Umeh ("From Across Time"), Zhu Yixuan ("The Painted Skin and the Final Stroke"), Shari Paul ("Souljacker"), Thoraiya Dyer ("Lucie Loves Neutrons and the Good Samarium"), Sameem Siddiqui ("Driver"), Celia Corral-Vázquez ("The Coffee Machine"), Gelian ("Life Sentence"), and Paul Starkey ("Retirement Plan")* Non-fiction includes an article by D.A. Xiaolin Spires, interviews with Donato Giancola and Erin K. Wagner, and an editorial by Neil Clarke.

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Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An effortless 5 stars.
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A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
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A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
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Absolutely brilliant. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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Masterpiece from start to finish. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. Worth every moment spent reading.
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