Science Fiction Trope Analysis

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First Contact by Murray Leinster presents a classic science fiction trope, an initial encounter with an alien species. While this take on the science classic did have an interesting variation from the norm, as the two species came to switch ships, it’s basic structure left much to be desired. I didn’t find the structure of the piece to be very beneficial to the story. The gaps in the narrative could’ve been used more cleverly. The disruptions to the flow of the story only seemed to add repetition and unnecessary complexity. However, had they been used to change the perspective of the piece and allowed the reader access into the mind’s of the aliens and their perspective on the chain of events, I think the story would have been far more compelling.

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