Monica's Reviews > Lexicon

Really intriguing premise. The notion that there are words that automatically affect people based on personality types etc. A very interesting and sideways look at language. I really enjoyed the book. A very fast paced and interesting read. This was really more speculative fiction than science fiction with all of the action taking place in the very near future, no magic or fabulous technology or aliens in this tale. More of an alternate world tale where words have power. A secret organization is devoted to the studying of the power of words and persuasion. As in the real world, power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Actually the more I think on the book, the more clever it becomes. This is the second book in 2013 that I will probably re-read at some point. It feels like one of those books that each reading will yield more tasty morsels. Great, accessible book (really about 4.5 stars).