“No Help Wanted”
1939-12-00
flash fiction
By Alfred Bester

Synopsis

Astronomy is easy—when you know the answers!

History

First publication: Thrilling Wonder Stories, December 1939

Review

Extremely short and with a twist ending. Unfortunately the modern reader will see the ending coming really early and not find much of a surprise. Not bad though for its time.


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