This book is all about people. Most of the reader’s time is spent inside somebody’s head, being told exactly how and what that person is thinking. In the opening, at least, there is very little action. It is the tale of a 1984-type totalitarian society that masquerades as utopia, and a disparate group of rebels, […]
“The Retribution, Gallows Gold Book 2” by James Thomson
I reviewed the first book in the series, “The Agreement,” last summer, and while the second book stands alone pretty well, I suggest you read the first book first. The second book is more of the same, so then you’ll know whether you want to pick it up as well. I recommended “The Agreement,” and I […]
“Auxiliary: London, 2039” by Jon Richter
At first, it seems that this novel is merely a Dystopian Fantasy with great setting descriptions and well-described action. It takes a second reading to realize how well the parts of the story fit together in one cohesive whole. This is a tale about the real-life feelings of a human in a world going increasingly […]
Sunlight on Venus” by John C. Sable
This is a well-thought-out Dystopian Fantasy that should scare the pants of everyone living on the planet right now. It predicts one possible ending for our present abuse of the environment and brings it home through two ordinary people trying to control their day-to-day lives as humanity comes to an end. It is the first […]