[1] While the United States is bombing Yugoslavia, scientist Aleksandar intends to use the weather as a weapon through manipulation of atmospheric sensitivity points and the effects of chaos theory.
[2][3] Paul Di Filippo wrote in the Locus Magazine, that "placing this extrapolation amidst the Balkan wars of the 1990s adds suspense and emotion to the novum.
"[4] Publishers Weekly wrote in a review of the entire collection A View from the Stars, that its fiction entries "may be more down-to-earth, but they’re unafraid to ask big questions, including 'What is the purpose of the universe?'.
"[5] Gareth D Jones wrote on SF Crowsnest, that the short story shows "Cixin Liu’s familiar skill of mixing large-scale disasters with realistic characters and touching relationships," and the "globe-trotting adventure are accompanied by beautifully drawn landscapes and a series of entertaining travelling companions."
"[2] Eamonn Murphy wrote on SF Crowsnest, that "tales of helpless children under attack from superior air power resonated at the time of writing" and that there is "there’s an interesting point of view switch.