The Ghost Brigades ~ John Scalzi
Funk Rating: 9.5 out of 10
It was less than a month ago that I read Scalzi's first novel in this series, Old Man's War. I couldn't help myself. I couldn't wait. So I read the 2nd one. And loved it just as much!
Scalzi has re-invigorated my love for science fiction. His writing is easy to read, provocative, and just plain fun. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I really love how he makes the future, and some of the moral and deeper questions come to life through plotlines that are very clever and believable. The genius in this story is about choices and free will. Do they exist? And if yes, how can they be demonstrated in the most clear and undeniable way? And, ultimately, there is a question of if one has choices and free will, what motivates and defines how you make those choices and exercise that free will? Upon what do you build your foundation of who and what you are?
Scalzi explores the subject elegantly. Pure genius in my mind. I love this stuff!
I'm in one of my classic science fiction cycles myself. (I'm reading Ringworld right now.) I'll add Scalzi to my list to help me get in touch with current sci-fi.
Posted by: Dave Bayless | August 18, 2007 at 09:52 PM