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Book Review: The Speed of Dark, by Elizabeth Moon
One-line summary: An autistic man is offered a "cure" for his condition, and wrestles with what this will mean for him as a person.
Reviews:
Goodreads: Average 4.0. Mode: 4 stars.
Amazon: Average: 4.4. Mode: 5 stars.
( A memorable character ill-served by a purely linear plot )
Verdict: This book does what the best science fiction should, examining real-world issues through a speculative lens. While it's not preachy, it will make you think. For its unconventional protagonist and thoughtful handling of autism, it deserves to be read. But about all I can say about the story is that there is a beginning, a middle, and an end.
Reviews:
Goodreads: Average 4.0. Mode: 4 stars.
Amazon: Average: 4.4. Mode: 5 stars.
Thoughtful, poignant, and unforgettable, The Speed of Dark is a gripping exploration into the world of Lou Arrendale, an autistic man who is offered a chance to try an experimental "cure" for his condition. Now Lou must decide if he should submit to a surgery that may change the way he views the world—and the very essence of who he is.
( A memorable character ill-served by a purely linear plot )
Verdict: This book does what the best science fiction should, examining real-world issues through a speculative lens. While it's not preachy, it will make you think. For its unconventional protagonist and thoughtful handling of autism, it deserves to be read. But about all I can say about the story is that there is a beginning, a middle, and an end.
