I did not finish this because it was getting a little too philosophical for me. I listened to a good portion of it on audiobook, and maybe that was thI did not finish this because it was getting a little too philosophical for me. I listened to a good portion of it on audiobook, and maybe that was the problem. It is definitely a thinker, and there are a lot of parts that would benefit from slow reading or stopping and thinking.
I usually love sci fi and I have the feeling that if I tried reading the paper version of this, I might like it....more
If you like a good dystopian sci-fi, I think you'll love this one. Themes: remembering where we came from, writing our own story, diversity, family loIf you like a good dystopian sci-fi, I think you'll love this one. Themes: remembering where we came from, writing our own story, diversity, family love, and freedom of speech....more
Wow. I love sci fi and this was a very thought-provoking short story. It will stay with me for a while! The only place I could find to listen/read wasWow. I love sci fi and this was a very thought-provoking short story. It will stay with me for a while! The only place I could find to listen/read was on YouTube because it is out of print.
My question is, what is it about the child's suffering the powers the community?...more
I read this while living in the author's hometown of Greensboro, NC. I even got to meet him at his wife's bookclub at their home! It made for a fun anI read this while living in the author's hometown of Greensboro, NC. I even got to meet him at his wife's bookclub at their home! It made for a fun and memorable experience.
I love sci fi and dystopia, so I really enjoyed this book. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because there was some crudeness that I didn't like....more
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