Reviews and Comments

Sweet, unsettling, distinct narrator. Worth a cry or two throughout the book, if you're so inclined.

Had a great time with it, almost every prediction I had while reading this book was proven wrong in time— that's what you want in a thriller, right? The dialogue might be a bit stiff here and there, but it's a nice ride with characters that act surprisingly (and thankfully) rationally. Some nice mysticism and grappling with immortality/religion and life-balance.

I've heard this book called “a bundle of ideas disguised as a book,“ but honestly, I don't think that's fair. It's a pretty good balance between world-building and character— better than a good chunk of SF, at least. What can I say? It's a good book that gives insight into anarchist ideals, the compatibility between freedom and human nature, and human relationships. Also gives you some cool words to throw around. “Egoizing,” “propertarian,” what a goddamn masterpiece. I think Le Guin has a quote that fits, actually (that I'm paraphrasing from memory): “A mark of a good book is feeling that you've learnt something, even if you can't put your finger on what it is.”