Apollo reviewed Alif the unseen by G. Willow Wilson
In an unnamed Middle Eastern security state, a young Arab-Indian hacker shields his clients, dissidents, …
A Slow, Fascinating Blend of Cyberpunk and Fantasy
4 stars
I've had this book on my to read list since shortly after it was published, and it always felt like commitment reading. There's a slow pace to the book that held back the experience for me, but the characters, story, and blend of genres enchanted me and made me feel the commitment was fully rewarded.