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I was drawn into the story right from the beginning. This piece
of speculative fiction is nothing like anything I’ve read before. It faces
reality head-on while also pursuing themes that are outlandish in the realm of
reality. Yes, there are some explicit references to sexuality and abuse but the
author makes it clear that it isn’t a book for children. In a world obsessed
with genres like BDSM, I don’t find any reason why this book should be
critiqued on basis of its portrayal of abuse and violence. This book has a lot
of merit. In the beginning, it is very serious. As it progresses, it becomes
somewhat satirical. It hammers home some truths which society tries to hide
behind overt niceties. It makes the reader reflect, it makes the reader think over
their own perception of the society. DotCom’s entry into the book gives it a
new dimension. Some humor too seeps into the story because of DotCom’s presence
and the ventures attempted by him and Lacy. The narrative technique is
brilliant and it certainly helps the reader in getting involved. I was amazed
when the story ended—Amazed at the realistic descriptions of situations that a
child might find herself in; amazed by how the author has aptly mingled tragedy
with humor. I was very satisfied with the entire novel and I’m definitely going
to give it five stars. I would recommend it to people who sympathize with the
causes of children who suffer silently in some corner. I would also recommend
it to readers of science fiction who expect more in a book than pages full of
fantastical ideas.
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