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For Want of a Nail

By Mary Robinette Kowal

Release : 2011-04-28

Genre : Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Books, Science Fiction & Literature, Sci-Fi Short Stories

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"For Want of a Nail" is the 2011 Hugo award-winning short story by Mary Robinette Kowal. This science-fiction short story explores the choices that an AI and her wrangler must make to solve a seemingly simple technical problem. The catch is that they are on a generation ship, and the resources are limited.

Also in this edition, is bonus material that includes author's notes as well as a look at the writing process. The original and unedited first draft of this story has a completely different plot. Read it and the brainstorming notes to get a peek into the creative process.

For Want of a Nail

By Mary Robinette Kowal

Release : 2011-04-28

Genre : Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Books, Science Fiction & Literature, Sci-Fi Short Stories

Kind : ebook

4 (0 ratings)
"For Want of a Nail" is the 2011 Hugo award-winning short story by Mary Robinette Kowal. This science-fiction short story explores the choices that an AI and her wrangler must make to solve a seemingly simple technical problem. The catch is that they are on a generation ship, and the resources are limited.

Also in this edition, is bonus material that includes author's notes as well as a look at the writing process. The original and unedited first draft of this story has a completely different plot. Read it and the brainstorming notes to get a peek into the creative process.

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