![]() ![]() In a single novel, Solomon has proven themself a worthy successor to Octavia Butler. On this score, An Unkindness of Ghosts - the debut of Rivers Solomon, an American writer currently living in Cambridge - succeeds beyond its wildest dreams, infusing generation ship tropes with complex and layered character development and a brutal, unflinching plot driven by the sheer kinetic force of a primal scream. And the greatest goal is in finding ways to survive and overcome and hang onto yourself in the face of the worst possible adversity. They immerse us in a living, breathing world with people who have real conflicts and goals. Generation ship stories have always been “microcosm of society” stories, but the best ones have the ability to rise above being simple allegories in the same way any work of science fiction becomes great. Share book reviews and ratings with Thomas, and even join a book club on Goodreads. ![]() Book cover artwork is copyrighted by its respective artist and/or publisher. All reviews and site design © by Thomas M. ![]()
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