In the near future, a group of people decide to walk away from an oppressive society and come up with an alternative; but when they figure out the secret to immortality, the ruling government can't leave them alone in Cory Doctorow's Walkaway.
Doctorow is a fascinating person and an interesting writer, and this novel is filled with ideas, ideas, ideas. Unfortunately it seems as if the characters talk about their ideas for very long stretches, punctuated by raw sex and drone strikes.
But it is a big, expansive story, covering several decades and offered up from multiple points of view. Lots of food for thought, and I was constantly interested in what would happen next.
This novel is helped tremendously by a really good audiobook version by several narrators, including Amber Benson and Wil Wheaton. Worthwhile to those willing to watch it spool out.
I checked this out from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana.
Doctorow is a fascinating person and an interesting writer, and this novel is filled with ideas, ideas, ideas. Unfortunately it seems as if the characters talk about their ideas for very long stretches, punctuated by raw sex and drone strikes.
But it is a big, expansive story, covering several decades and offered up from multiple points of view. Lots of food for thought, and I was constantly interested in what would happen next.
This novel is helped tremendously by a really good audiobook version by several narrators, including Amber Benson and Wil Wheaton. Worthwhile to those willing to watch it spool out.
I checked this out from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana.
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