Michael
What did I just read? Was the author high when he wrote this novel? Actually, I doubt it since the “plot” is so intricate. At least I think it is intricate.
The main protagonist is Dengue Boy, later Dengue Girl, later Dengue Mother, later Dengue Void. The protagonist is a mosquito human hybrid. The novel mostly takes place. In the 23rd century when the earth is ravaged by climate change and much of Argentina has been drowned by the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet. There are also multiple timelines and of course “Hail, Mighty Anarch.” Read the novel to find out about the Mighty Anarch, although I read the novel and I’m still not sure about the MA.
This novel explores capitalism, classism, racism, and climate catastrophe. It concerns itself with the role of large companies in promoting classism, racism, and climate change. It is blunt, crude, and absurd. It deals with body horror and has some truly gross sexual imagery. I know that its complexity and philosophical musings went over my head, so I had to just give up and go along for the ride.
This novel is not for everyone, and I doubt that I will read it again. However, I did enjoy reading it, although I could have done without some of the sexual imagery that seemed a little gratuitous. Other than that, it was a lot of fun while at the same time discussing some extremely important issues.
3.75
What did I just read? Was the author high when he wrote this novel? Actually, I doubt it since the “plot” is so intricate. At least I think it is intricate.
The main protagonist is Dengue Boy, later Dengue Girl, later Dengue Mother, later Dengue Void. The protagonist is a mosquito human hybrid. The novel mostly takes place. In the 23rd century when the earth is ravaged by climate change and much of Argentina has been drowned by the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet. There are also multiple timelines and of course “Hail, Mighty Anarch.” Read the novel to find out about the Mighty Anarch, although I read the novel and I’m still not sure about the MA.
This novel explores capitalism, classism, racism, and climate catastrophe. It concerns itself with the role of large companies in promoting classism, racism, and climate change. It is blunt, crude, and absurd. It deals with body horror and has some truly gross sexual imagery. I know that its complexity and philosophical musings went over my head, so I had to just give up and go along for the ride.
This novel is not for everyone, and I doubt that I will read it again. However, I did enjoy reading it, although I could have done without some of the sexual imagery that seemed a little gratuitous. Other than that, it was a lot of fun while at the same time discussing some extremely important issues.
3.75