Analytical Response

[Elis]

The need to reveal his relationship to his traditional Asian family, with a sci-fi twist, make for a very interesting read. The short story about two gay lovers and a touching "coming out" setting in a world where speaking lies causes freezing water to shower down on the liar is what made this story amazing to me. Although the water that has suddenly appeared and falls on people when they are telling lies is never explained, the water falling was a unique concept. This concept helps with looking at relationships and the ways people try to beat around the bush with being honest, true, loyal, and faithful. The truth is sometimes hard to say, and it may take time to realize what it could mean if you told it more often; the less truthful what is said, the harder and colder the water falls. The characters were great, and close to home.