The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
I've had this one on my Kindle for a couple of years, I think. The other day, I actually heard a neighbor say the words, "Maybe there's something to this global warming thing after all." You don't hear that kind of statement in our part of Texas much. I heard it; maybe there's hope.
The head-snapping dichotomy of the cover endorsement by fellow author, Jonathan Lethem, is one of the best ones I've ever seen, and may very well be the reason I bought this book. He said, "The best science-fiction nonfiction novel I've ever read." Now that's a statement that intrigues me. It's 578 pages, so it may take me awhile, especially as I'm working all week this week (except for the 4th).
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You may recall that I said in Friday's post that I was not able to continue reading last week's book. I did go back to it, and even finished it. It got somewhat interesting for awhile, but then went back to what I dislike most about chick lit. I canNOT recommend it. I've already deleted it and another by the author that I had on my list.
I’ll be curious if you like this book! I don’t usually read science fiction and climate change seems overwhelming and out of control. However, if you like it I probably will!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you posted!
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