The People of Sand and Slag
- The People of Sand and Slag
Infobox short story
name = The People of Sand and Slag
author = Paolo Bacigalupi
country = United States
language = English
genre = Science fiction
published_in = Fantasy & Science Fiction
publication_type = Magazine
pub_date = February 2004
"The People of Sand and Slag" is a science fiction novelette published in 2004 by Paolo Bacigalupi. It was nominated for the 2005 Hugo Award for Best Novelette, the 2006 Nebula Award for Best Novelette and the 2005 Locus Poll. [ [http://www.locusmag.com/SFAwards/Db/NomLit6.html#211-2004 The LOCUS Index to SF Awards] ]
Plot summary
The story follows three genetically modified humans who work as guards for a large mining conglomeration in a far future Montana. It begins with the three of them being called out to track down an intruder on their employer's property. When they finally corner it they realize it is nothing more than a dog. Fascinated by the fact that it could still survive in their day and age they decide to keep it as a pet, and then constantly struggle to keep it fed, clean, healthy and alive.
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External links
* [http://bestsciencefictionstories.com/2008/03/06/the-people-of-sand-and-slag-by-paolo-bacigalupi/ The People of Sand and Slag at BestScienceFictionStories.com] - short story reviews and resources.
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