The Pyxis Memo: On Resurrecting the Free Web

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Science Fiction
2017

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A post-apocalyptic take on current American politics, January 12, 2018
by MathBrush
Related reviews: about 2 hours

This is an ePub game with hyperlinks. It consists of a series of articles with footnotes and cross references.

The idea is that a viral outbreak has caused the collapse of America, combined with Trump’s actions. As you dig deeper, though you find a greater truth.

It’s coever, but the chosen format is slow paced and sometimes dull in the name of realism, like when it had a largely standard ten page blank medical form. Many critical moments are hidden in transcripts emulating Reddit and 4chan, and the author took painstaking care to recreate the racism, homophobia and misogyny of these forums. This didn’t really suit me.

This was a creative format, and represents a great deal of work. The writing is detailed and feels authentic.

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