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Lianne
Written on Aug 8, 2020
I wanted to like this book, I really tried. The opening chapter reminded me of the Soviet dystopian novels–or any of the classic dystopian novels, really–that I read in the past, of the desolate landscapes and lifestyles, how it was all about the work. Hanson working away, the same tasks day in and out, contemplating about the wall dividing his life from what was out there, about the passage of time and the young replacing the old in the workplace. There were some contemplative, quiet pieces in this novella that was really interesting.
Having said that, I couldn’t really get into the story or the characters. Once Hanson left for the wilderness, just like his wanderings I wasn’t sure where the story was going. As promising as the premise was, nothing stood out for me to keep going. I managed to finish the book but I’m still not entirely sure what I read.