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Sublime. š
The Overlords subjugate humanity (albeit peacefully) and manifest utopia on Earth. Most people are content with enjoying the benefits. Others resist, sensing a stagnation in the human spiritāthey are closer to the truth than they realize, because the Overlords are grooming humanity for something.
Childhood's End reminds me of Isaac Asimov's End of Eternity and Iain M. Banks's The Hydrogen Sonata. If you enjoyed those books, you might enjoy this one.
There are twists around the Overlords, quite creative twists. The big one is over their identity and true nature, and I liked it a lot. But the more minor twists are equally enjoyable, and they reveal how intricately woven the story elements areālike why Rath is interested in the occult, and the fate of Jean and George's children (and of Jan Rodericks too).
The writing style is functional and generally gets out of your way. But sometimes the perspective shifts drastically (e.g., to another character, or to a different time) without letting the reader know. This was annoying, and my only complaint.
Sublime. š
The Overlords subjugate humanity (albeit peacefully) and manifest utopia on Earth. Most people are content with enjoying the benefits. Others resist, sensing a stagnation in the human spiritāthey are closer to the truth than they realize, because the Overlords are grooming humanity for something.
Childhood's End reminds me of Isaac Asimov's End of Eternity and Iain M. Banks's The Hydrogen Sonata. If you enjoyed those books, you might enjoy this one.
There are twists around the Overlords, quite creative twists. The big one is over their identity and true nature, and I liked it a lot. But the more minor twists are equally enjoyable, and they reveal how intricately woven the story elements areālike why Rath is interested in the occult, and the fate of Jean and George's children (and of Jan Rodericks too).
The writing style is functional and generally gets out of your way. But sometimes the perspective shifts drastically (e.g., to another character, or to a different time) without letting the reader know. This was annoying, and my only complaint.