![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() In the present Vyme is a mechanic who fixes and maintains starships at the edge of the galaxy. ![]() And while we don’t stay with this opening image for very long, it informs the rest of the story. Inside this enclosed space are crystalline plants, small sloth-like creatures with suction-cup appendages and flying lizards that start out as larvae. The main character, Vyme, describes an “ecologarium” (a self-contained ecosystem) set up on a beach for the education of the children in his procreation group. The first story in the book, “The Star-Pit” opened with some serious VanderMeer vibes. I think this summary below hits all the key elements you mentioned: intergalactic travel, insanity, autism (or being "golden," as it is called in the story). The story is " The Star-Pit" (1967) by Samuel R. ![]()
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