An unimpressive issue.

"The Philosopher's Stone" - Brian Stableford 3.5/5
An alternate 1600's Earth is caught in the politics of exoskeletal aliens. Good, but more like part of a novel.
"Vinegar Peace, or, The Wrong-Way Used Adult Orphanage" - Michael Bishop 1/5
Bizarre satire about the grief of a woman who lost her children to war. Couldn't finish.
"The Woman Under the World" - Steven Utley 3/5
Time-travel accident creates a short-lived clone. Nothing special.
"Lester Young and the Jupiter's Moons' Blues" - 4/5 Gord Sellar
In an alternate 1940's, aliens recruit jazz musicians and other entertainers to work on cruises of the solar system. Enjoyable story.
"26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss" - Kij Johnson 3.5/5 (horton)
A magical monkey act helps repair the damaged lives of their owners. Interesting, but odd. ( )

20• Lester Young and the Jupiter's Moons' Blues • novelette by Gord Sellar
Jazz player on tour to aliens in solar system.
***+
47 • The Woman Under the World • shortstory by Steven Utley
**½

52 • Cascading Violet Hair • shortstory by R. Neube
***+

64 • Vinegar Peace, or, The Wrong-Way Used-Adult Orphanage • novelette by Michael Bishop
**½

81 • 26 Monkeys, Also the Abyss • shortstory by Kij Johnson
***-

90 • The Philosopher's Stone • novella by Brian Stableford
**½

One of the less good issues. And the Worst Cover Ever. ( )