Member Review

I've enjoyed Kotler's nonfiction books over the years, but his fiction books give him the freedom to explore the "what if" ideas that arise from those nonfiction books. In the Devil's Dictionary, Lion Zorn of the Last Tango in Cyberspace continues his journey and probes empathy, genetic engineering, and alternative environmental futures while dodging the likes of robotic polar bears bent upon his demise.
The dystopian future world provides a character in itself and is the pole that the plot revolves around. The characters are a bit steampunk and the plot zips along while inviting thoughts about issues critical to our time. There is a focus on exploring empathy which is interesting to me as I prefer sympathy and the perspective gave me food for thought. I'm also a student of flow and as with most of Kotler's writing, flow is significant throughout.
I received an advance copy to review and enjoyed it enough that I also purchased a copy for my library.