ScoLgo
9/4/2014
Very good book. Spanning 18 centuries of human future-history after an apocalyptic event, the scope is immense. Running throughout the narratives are some very deep philosophical musings on what it means to have self-awareness. To see the possibility of divinity and yet not be able to rise above petty everyday squabbles that can lead to ultimate tragedy. And yet, despite those tragedies and doubts, there is always hope that someday, as a species, we may find a way to grow up. That is what I took away from this otherwise mostly bleak, sometimes humorous set of stories.
Recommended, (with the caveat that, since 18 centuries pass during the telling of the story, don't expect to get too attached to any of the characters).