Bernard Beckett
Autor(a) de Genesis
Obras de Bernard Beckett
The Quiet Earth 2 cópias
Associated Works
Monsters in the Garden : An Anthology of Aotearoa New Zealand Science Fiction and Fantasy (2021) — Contribuinte — 7 cópias
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Conhecimento Comum
- Data de nascimento
- 1967
- Sexo
- male
- Nacionalidade
- New Zealand
- Locais de residência
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Ocupação
- teacher
young adult writer - Organizações
- Hutt Valley High School
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Genesis de Bernard Beckett
the meaning of life in socratic dialog. a total outer limits episode.
This novella would have worked as either a short story or a novel, but this manifestation was not a success. The premise was interesting, but the exploration of the main themes was superficial and juvenile. After finishing, I felt as though I'd seen more interesting, thoughtful episodes of "Twilight Zone."
Well, to review this book would give too much away. The ending is totally unexpected, and tells something of humans being egocentric. Wonderfully written, and rather short (I read the book on cd in 1 day on a long trip.)
More like 3.5 Stars!
This book was a good bit of escapism, it's a short read.. I did it in two days easily (you could read it in one if you have the free time). It pulled me in right away, I like a dystopic future society.
The narrative device was interesting, told from the perspective of a history student during a gruelling four hour exam on her chosen topic - The Life of Adam. I won't bother telling you about the plot too much. It has a lot of discussion of philosophical themes around identity, individuality, ideas and consciousness.
There is a twist at the end, the more astute reader will probably see it coming about half way through.. still it's a good one! I just found out it is a children's book, ha! So that I suppose accounts of the slight lack of sophistication and it's short length.
I wouldn't say it's highly original, it feels like something I have read (or seen) before.
It's worth a read though, it's got some fuel for though.… (mais)
This book was a good bit of escapism, it's a short read.. I did it in two days easily (you could read it in one if you have the free time). It pulled me in right away, I like a dystopic future society.
The narrative device was interesting, told from the perspective of a history student during a gruelling four hour exam on her chosen topic - The Life of Adam. I won't bother telling you about the plot too much. It has a lot of discussion of philosophical themes around identity, individuality, ideas and consciousness.
There is a twist at the end, the more astute reader will probably see it coming about half way through.. still it's a good one! I just found out it is a children's book, ha! So that I suppose accounts of the slight lack of sophistication and it's short length.
I wouldn't say it's highly original, it feels like something I have read (or seen) before.
It's worth a read though, it's got some fuel for though.… (mais)
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- 3.7
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