Only Human
(Themis Files #3 of 3)
by Sylvain Neuvel
science fiction
copyright 2018
read in January 2019
rated 6/10: read to pass the time
This is the conclusion of the Themis Files. The author says that this is a trilogy. It provides a solid conclusion yet with lots of opportunity for more in the series.
As with the first two books, the action slows a bit in the middle. Not too much... This book has a different problem: the ant-racist preaching is laid on far too thick.
A good science fiction story can have a message. In the "what if" context, a message adds weight to the enjoyment of the story. Especially if I agree with the message :-) This book, though, lays it on too thick.
There's also the theme that racism -- and cruelty to others -- is the standard for humanity. It may be true. It makes for a somewhat depressing read.
So this is a book with faults -- but it is still enjoyable. Harmless entertainment if read on its own. Worth reading to wrap up the trilogy.
Dr Nick Lethbridge / Consulting Dexitroboper
... Agamedes Consulting / Problems ? Solved
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"If it's stupid but it works, it's not stupid." … Ginger Meggs
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