A review by debthebee13
The Hillside by Jane Smiley

5.0

Headline: What if animals decided on our extinction?

Plot: In a world where animals rule together and are deciding whether human are worthy to survive or let go extinct, we follow High Note, a horse, who gets close to a human she names Plucky, that she should observe and follow to make sure she doesn't break the rules.

Likes: This story is placed in a creatively imagined post-human-ruled world and I felt this was quite a fresh perspective. I also liked the connections developed among characters and the impactful ending.

Dislikes: None.

Recommended audience: Those who enjoy short stories, fiction, and distopian worlds.

Rating: I give this 5/5 stars, as it is one of my two favorite stories in the Warmer Collection.