582. The Fifth Head of Cerberus by Gene Wolfe Book Club (with James Wynn, Craig Brewer)
Geek's Guide to the Galaxy - A Science Fiction Podcast
Unveiling 'VRT': Truth, Identity, and Deception
This chapter explores the novella 'VRT,' set in a dystopian St. Croix, where an officer examines the journal of anthropologist John V. Marsh amidst themes of identity and deception. It examines Veil's Hypothesis, questioning whether shapeshifting aboriginals have replaced humans, while reflecting on early interpretations of the narrative's complex character identities.
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