First appearing in the December 2011 issue of Analog Science Fiction and Fact magazine, "Ray of Light" is both a tragic and heart-warming novelette of human endurance. Not your typical tale of alien invasion or apocalypse, "Ray of Light" is the story of Max and Jenna Leighton, father and daughter, trapped by catastrophe in the last place on Earth humans have been able to survive an endless, sunless night. "Ray of Light" is nominated for the Nebula Award, for Best Novelette.
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I have to admit, I'm a bit biased here, I've been reading Brad's stuff since his story Outbound first appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact a couple years ago. This story was also first published in Analog-back in December-as a cover story. And it deserved that spot. This story has many things to recommend it: A mysterious alien presence, a wonderfully developed ( and heartbreaking)father-daughter relationship and believable science. It's all there. If you're looking for a wonderful short science fiction read, do yourself a favor and buy Ray of Light.
What a great read. A story of sadness and hope in a world destroyed by an unknown alien race. Would love for Mr. Torgersen to write a sequel.
I liked the story, but somehow it rang hollow at the end. Needs more character inter-action. Lucille and the daughter are not well enough developed.
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No question why it was an award-winner
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Great Short Story
When I was in high school I read Ray Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day." The story of this poor girl who lived on Venus and wanted to see the sun left an impression on me, in part... Read more
Published 5 months ago by gavacho13
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great story-hope it wins the Hugo!
Great story-hope it wins the Hugo! I voted for it. A nominee for both the Nebula and Hugo awards this past year. If you liked this story be sure and check out Outbound as well.
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Amazing. You must read this
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