The Hillside by Jane Smiley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A Different View of HumanityWhat a fascinating tale. I was captivated by the thought of animals dominating over humans and how they perceived what humanity had done to the earth. The hierarchy of society was intriguing, as well.What I liked was High Note's compassion … Continue reading My Book Review of The Hillside (Warmer collection)
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My Book Review of At the Bottom of New Lake (Warmer collection)
At the Bottom of New Lake by Sonya Larson My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting ViewI liked Chauntao's view of the world over the teacher's. It gave an interesting perspective of how disaster broke down the barriers in many ways. It showed that poverty was something much greater than lacking posessions and that the … Continue reading My Book Review of At the Bottom of New Lake (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)
Falls the Shadow by Skip Horack My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm uncertain...This story was a little bizarre for me. It was definitely original and related to climate, but it felt scattered. There were some poignant comments, but overall, I was left feeling uncertain as to the point of the tale.Neither good nor bad, … Continue reading My Book Review of Falls the Shadow (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of There’s No Place Like Home (Warmer collection)
There's No Place Like Home by Edan Lepucki My rating: 4 of 5 stars A Tale of Hope Despite LossEven in the darkness of the story, I found a sense of hope. Somehow, despite the terrible loss and conditions, connections were made and kindness expressed. It was like stars shining on a moonless night. I … Continue reading My Book Review of There’s No Place Like Home (Warmer collection)
My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)
Controller by Jesse Kellerman My rating: 3 of 5 stars Oddly DarkI understand the darkness of this tale... how it fits this series. Still, it is oddly out of place for me. It felt more "Twilight Zone" than "climate."I liked the vastly different approach of the writer because it's not the same take regurgitated. Yet, … Continue reading My Book Review of Controller (Warmer collection)
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