Jimmy Brewster
I wanted to read this book because the premise sounded like the kind of weird science fiction that I would enjoy.
On the surface level, it's an interesting set-up and I was intrigued to find out more about the mysterious creatures presented in the story. I wanted to know more about the world which unfolds through the point of view of one of these creatures.
However, the story bogs down in a moral message that boils down to having empathy for "the other side". This idea sounds appealing at first glance, but as an antifascist in an era of rising fascism, I find this allegory is not sound. I have deep empathy for the oppressed, but I have none for the oppressors.
Overall, I would not recommend this book.
I wanted to read this book because the premise sounded like the kind of weird science fiction that I would enjoy.
On the surface level, it's an interesting set-up and I was intrigued to find out more about the mysterious creatures presented in the story. I wanted to know more about the world which unfolds through the point of view of one of these creatures.
However, the story bogs down in a moral message that boils down to having empathy for "the other side". This idea sounds appealing at first glance, but as an antifascist in an era of rising fascism, I find this allegory is not sound. I have deep empathy for the oppressed, but I have none for the oppressors.
Overall, I would not recommend this book.