Heaps of credit to John Wiswell for actually giving us something truly original amidst a raft of mythological retellings that are all pretty much doing the same thing.

This is a fun spin on Heracles and the twelve labors, and I love the way Wiswell reimagined the story, both in terms of the root causes of Heracles’ adventures as well as how those adventures shake out.

I’ll echo other reviewers in saying that one place where the book isn’t as successful is in the fact that there are 12 of those pesky labors, and after a few it gets pretty repetitive and predictable.

Heracles’ perspective is also a lot better rendered than Hera’s. It’s tough to buy a Greek god coming to terms with remorse and accountability because, y’know, part of what defines them is that they don’t go in for that sort of thing. Rick Riordan actually did a convincing job of this in his Trials of Apollo series, but that’s the only time I’ve ever seen it work.

The modern language (particularly the idiomatic humor and cursing) felt out of step with the story and frankly, a bit obnoxious. The way Hera’s dialogue is written is a real problem in this regard, whereas Heracles and the other male characters’ dialogue is not. Make of that what you will.

In all, if you love mythological retellings, this is fun, clever and unique. It could use some edits (especially in the dialogue), but it’s an entertaining read.

DNF'd around 25%.
I couldn't get a grasp of the vibe of the story. Parts are treated so flippantly it seems that the characters don't even care what's happening. Other parts have a lot of weight and heart. I was getting whiplash from chapter to chapter. I loved Someone You Can Build a Nest In and was hoping for another story with a big heart, but instead we have Hera whose only emotion is 'scorned wife' and Hercules who is only able to process the world at the level of a kindergartener.

What a surprise and delight this book was! I had heard many good things about John Wiswell's Someone You Can Build a Nest In so I was already curious about his work, but then the fact that this was Greek myth-inspired just made me that much more intrigued (I always think I'm burnt out on Greek myth, but as a Classicist, I fortunately never really am!). I was so enamored both Wiswell's narrative voice and prose in this one and how he managed to mix so much humor and wit with some of the more serious/realistic aspects of the somewhat brutish aspects and demeanors of the gods, especially when dealing with mortals. I really enjoyed the storytelling/narrative style Wiswell chose featuring Heracles and "Auntie Hera" and thought it was expertly done. Highly recommended to Greek myth fans who appreciate a not too serious yet authentic-feeling portrayal of the gods and anyone is simply looking for an entertaining read.

In "Wearing the Lion' John Wiswell proves that (Zeus') lightening can strike twice. Weswell takes two of the most unlikable characters in Greek mythology, Heracles and Hera, and makes them... likeable? Or at least relatable. Heracles isn't the boneheaded brute eager to slay every monster. Instead he finds other ways to complete his godly tasks- including befriending the Nemean lion! And Hera, a goddess we typically see cursing mortals who have the misfortune of meeting her husband, is shown to be capable of change and caring.

There are so many great moments in this book, but I want to touch one two specific points in my review. There are two brief moments where transgender people are mentioned. One, when a male sheep herder is giving birth alone. And two, when there are female Amazons who were born in male bodies. These are two sentences in the whole novel, but they make such a strong point. If Hera, goddess of birth, and the "girls only" Amazons see these trans people as the correct gender, who are mortals to disagree?

'Someone You Can Build a Nest In' was brilliant, and 'Wearing the Lion' proves that Wiswell is a storytelling powerhouse. I don't know what he's writing next, but sign me up!

A well done, emotional, engrossing, fast paced retelling of the myth of Heracles. I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the attention to the details and how the characters sounded ancient and modern at the same time
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Book review: 4/5 ⭐️
Genre: fantasy
Themes: Greek mythology, found family
📖 Read if you like: Stone Blind, Herc

This book attempted the unthinkable - to make Hera understood and Hercules compassionate. It made for a very compelling retelling that attempted to give all the monsters a home, a place where they could be accepted and loved. A rare glimpse to see the world through their eyes, be they those of a god, a so called hero, a hydra or a species confused boar man. It tried to delineate from monstrous acts and monsters themselves with the journey to change and growth central to both main characters.

Narrated by both Heracles and Hera, we get a rather hilarious and humanizing perspective on a relationship built on hatred and adoration. Heracles is unabashedly devoted to his namesake Hera. It was of course at his mother’s behest to avoid Hera’s wrath, but he is blind to this fact and steadfast in his adulation. Hera on the other hand loathes the oaf whose very existence marks another indiscretion from her husband. When Zeus slights her yet again, she breaks and takes out her anger on Hercules. Sending a fury to drive him mad and murder his children, she thus sets him off on a series of labours of attrition that he believes will finally reveal that gods that caused this atrocious massacre.

Hera can be vapid and mercurial, self-centred and controlling. She is deeply unlikeable and capricious in general, but her character arc in this story is one I never thought I would see. The whole world of the gods was given a reality TV makeover with slang, petty grievances and a lot of cussing. I didn’t love this element of the storyline, nor the idea of servile monarchy on Olympus. I also thought there was excessive use of the word “dipshit”, even if I rightly agree that Zeus is one. That being said, her character development was well done and the idea of hesitant sisterhood with power and betrayal throughout made for a complex personality

Hercules on the other hand is a “hero” I have already decided is more boastful monster than any of the creatures he was forced to slay. So I was pleasantly surprised by the narrative of him seeing a mirror. A lost man viewing the hurt of these creatures given the mantle of monster and choosing to offer companionship in place of isolation. It was a rather sweet and beguiling depiction of a broken man trying to right a wrong and find answers to the unimaginable. The band of misfits that eventually accompany him is the story I never knew I needed. A feel good and humourous camaraderie of broken souls.

Overall, this retelling really put motive onto centre stage. It imagined the inner workings of both goddess and hero and held space for each to deal with their own kinds of grief, betrayal and isolation. It was lighter and more modern than I was expecting, but I enjoyed the very humanizing interpretation. Thank you to Netgalley and DAW for the eARC.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC!

This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year, and it did not disappoint!

The book starts out as a lighthearted comedy. We follow Hera as she tries and fails to murder Heracles, while Heracles, oblivious to the murder attempts, worships and thanks her for her blessings. If you know anything about the myth of Heracles, however, you'll know it doesn't stay that way for long.

Even after the book takes a darker turn, there are still some lighthearted moments, but the author does an excellent job of balancing the two. I appreciate how the heavy moments are treated with the respect and solemnity they deserve, while the funny moments are interspersed to provide some respite.

Pop culture has created a popular image of Heracles as a super jacked, stoic guy who goes around doing violence (who is also called Hercules even in Greek settings), so I love how this version of Heracles subverts that impression. I love that he's not buff, and that he looks like a regular guy, with skinny legs and flabby arms and a paunch. I love how this version of Heracles is genuine and sincere, and chooses to be kind, even when he has every reason not to. We also get to see his struggles, and his grief. This was kind of wild because, I didn't realise it, but I had never even considered that Heracles might have, like, feelings. The way his grief was portrayed felt so raw and visceral. No spoilers but the part where he meets the Nemean Lion moved me to tears, straight up I was reading and crying into my mashed potatoes.

This book is just as much Hera's story as it is Heracles. Hera often gets depicted as a villainous figure, but here, we get to see things from Hera's perspective. She is a complex and flawed character; she makes some terrible decisions, but you can see why she does so. I feel that this book is in part a story about generational trauma and abuse. It's clear how the hurt Hera has been through affects her relationship with not just Heracles, but also her own children, and how that hurt gets passed down to them in turn.

I don't think I loved this as much as Someone You Can Build a Nest In, but I found Wearing the Lion to be much more cohesive as a whole, especially in terms of plot and message.

I absolutely LOVED this book! It's hilarious and I loved Hera's commentary on the other gods. It hooked me from the very first time she referred to Zeus as "my dipshit husband".

'Wearing the Lion' is such a different take on the Hercules myth; it goes between Hera's POV and Hercules'. Herc is a devoted worshiper of "Auntie Hera" and she hates his guts. It's only when a tragedy befalls his household that things really start to shift for them both. Little does Hera know that Heracles is too wrecked from said tragedy to cause more suffering for others like she wants; which infuriates her. While on his journey to find out what really happened to his family, he finds himself healing and in turn helping Hera to heal.

This is definitely one you don't want to miss if you like Greek mythology and retellings/reimaginings. It's not like anything I've read before and has put Wiswell on my list of authors to watch. He has taken this myth that everyone seems to know well and turned it on its head. The core of the story is still the same, but told in a way that really shows the vulnerability of our hero. This is definitely a book I'm going to be recommending for a while to come.

Thank you to NetGalley and DAW for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: 4⭐️/5

A unique retelling of the labors of Hercules with Hera as one of the main characters. I thought Hera was portrayed so well instead of normally the spiteful goddess, she is a scorned and betrayed wife seeking revenge. She’s vulgar and ruthless and has a great character arc at the end which I loved.

I would definitely give this one a read! Full of revenge, grief and fun spins on Greek mythology.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a wildly original and unexpectedly cozy Greek mythology retelling. If you're expecting a dark, gritty dive into Heracles' trauma—you'll get the grief and tragedy, sure—but what makes this book stand out is its witty tone, clever structure, and tender monster-loving heart.

Told in a sharp and snarky second-person POV that alternates between Hera and Heracles, the story offers a refreshing twist on the familiar myth. Hera, goddess of marriage, is tired of being worshipped by yet another illegitimate child of Zeus. Heracles, meanwhile, is entirely unaware of the insult his very existence causes her, dedicating all his heroics to "Auntie Hera" with painfully earnest devotion. That devotion breaks after a tragic accident (that Hera may or may not have caused), sending Heracles on a monster-slaying quest fueled by vengeance—and grief.

Except...he doesn’t slay the monsters.

Instead Heracles befriends them. Names them. Cares for them. Forms a found family with them!

It's weird, wonderful, and laugh-out-loud funny—especially if you're a fan of Greek mythology. The Easter eggs are golden: Apollo the domain stealer, the Nemean Lion dubbed Purrseus (yes, really), and Hera spiraling as Heracles keeps thanking her for the “blessings” she meant as curses.

If there’s a critique, it’s that the story slows down in the second half, with a bit of repetitive inner monologuing as both characters sit with their guilt. But for me, it didn’t overshadow the charm of the story’s heart.

Despite themes of loss and vengeance, the tone is more cozy fantasy than dark myth, making this a fantastic read for fans of quirky retellings, introspective gods, and emotionally intelligent heroes. A great blend of myth, mischief, and monsters who just want to be loved!

As a kid, I went through a Greek myth phase. It was kicked off by the adoption of cable television at my grandparent’s house: one of the first movies I watched on cable was 1981’s Clash of the Titans. Thus, when it came to Greek heroes, I was ever more of a Perseus girl than a Hercules fan. But I knew of Hercules, or Heracles or Alcides if you’re into Classics, and his labors and heroics. In college, I did take a number of Classics courses, though, alas, I never stopped to wonder at the incongruity between some of the gods’ domains and how they act.

In the story of Heracles (literally a man named “glory of Hera”), Hera (the goddess of family) induces madness in Heracles and he kills his family. But why does Hera do this? What are the consequences to her and to Heracles, who is basically the pawn of a goddess?

That’s the story that John Wiswell chooses to tell in Wearing the Lion. His Heracles is a more compassionate character, brought up to revere Hera and generally giving her credit for his own deeds. When he’s unknowingly betrayed by her, he undertakes his labors to find out what god he’s wronged. Hera is given more motive for tormenting Heracles, but she comes to regret her actions. What follows are characters trying to take accountability for their actions and the messiness of not being ready to forgive yourself or others.

That’s weighty stuff. Luckily, Wiswell excels at lightening the load with humor and relatable, likeable characters. As Heracles proceeds through his labors, he gathers a found family of monsters. The Nemean lion? A pussy cat. The Lernaean Hydra? More heads, more migraines. And that’s only the beginning of how Heracles’s tasks become characters. Definitely my top book of the year and unlikely to be unseated.

*3.5 stars*

*Thank you to NetGalley & DAW for providing a digital copy to review*

Heracles is a character in Greek mythology that I’m not overly excited about. I was pleasantly surprised by this adaptation, however, and made Heracles more likable, at least to me.

There are two POVs in this book, Heracles and Hera, and the book spotlights their complicated relationship, which is an aspect I found really interesting. If you aren’t familiar with the myths, Heracles is one of the many offspring of Zeus, which automatically causes Hera to hate him. To make matters worse, he is named after the goddess, (Hera)cles, which just enrages her further.

The humour in this book is amazing, and I just loved how snarky Hera is. It reminded me a lot of Blood of Hercules, specifically Alexis’s hilarious inner monologue. I loved her character development throughout the book, and we see her really take her role of protector of women in childbirth seriously.

I also really loved the different approach to Heracles and how caring he is to those around him, including those he doesn’t know and is expected to kill. Found family is a major theme of this book, and it was heartwarming to see an odd bunch of creatures band together to help Heracles.

This is a different and fun adaptation of the Greek myths, and I really enjoyed following Heracles on his journey.

This story follows Heracles and Hera in alternating chapters from their POVs. Hera, tired of her husband Zeus being unfaithful to her, focuses all her anger on her husband's latest child of infidelity Heracles. Heracles is completely unaware of this hatred, and prays to Hera regularly for everything going on in his life. When Hera makes the decision to send a fury to destroy Heracles, after he has built this happy life with a wife and children, the fury warps Heracles mind to have him kill his children. When he comes back to reality and realizes what he has done, he goes down on a path of vengeance to figure out what god sent the fury after him. This is what leads him through the famous 12 labors.

I found this book very unique, but it just was too silly at times for me. When I say silly, I think the tone was more gentle for the background of Heracles, and it was more focused on found family throughout the 12 labors. I did really enjoy Heracles interactions with Boar, Atlas, and the imposter Heracles characters were done very well - it really led to good character development for Heracles in the story. It could have probably been four stars for me, but the silliness was with the Hydra - I could have done without all the talking head and the weird stuff with the lionlike naming him Purrrseus. My only other issue was the pacing - at the beginning of the book I was hooked, but near the end I was just getting bored and I thought a lot of it got dragged out. Plus the whole plot with Zeus being missing was meh. I would pick this up if you want a very unique and different way to retell a Greek myth!

Thank you so much for this ARC! I had such a great time reading it!
This was a brilliant and heartwarming take on the Heracles legend.

Instead of going through life with hatred and pain, causing violence wherever he went, Heracles takes on his labours with love and understanding.

The found family he finds on his path is funny, weird, and perfect! And it’s a great reminder that we can make it so much further with people there to support us!

Heras journey throughout was also brilliant, you feel her pain, her anger, and her desperation and ROOT for her on her path of becoming a better person.

She’s not always making the best choices, but she’s trying, and she’s taking accountability and we stan an accountable queen 🙂‍↕️

I highly recommend this book, I feel eternally grateful to all of my family, blood and found, after reading this, and can’t wait to see what Wiswell writes next!

Heracles loves his Auntie Hera. She's the goddess he reveres the most, and he makes sure to dedicate his life, his accomplishments, and his family to her worship. The small issue is that Hera loathes Heracles, another one of her "dipshit" husbands infidelities. Having had enough, Hera sends a Fury to finish him off... which accidentally leads to the deaths of his children. Distraught and overwhelmed by grief and anger, Heracles sets out to find the god that did this and punish them... in Hera's name.

This book fell into my lap at the perfect time, as I was taking a classical mythology course at university. I loved Wiswell's understanding of Greek myths, and the care and love he put into keeping the stories accurate while putting his own spin on the lore. Some parts of the novel felt repetitive (how many times can you hear the term "dipshit husband" without starting to get resentful) but the characters are lovable and Heracles' struggle over the death of his sons and his role in their murders is heartfelt and solid. Buoyed by a cast of caring supporting characters and some snappy humor, I loved this one a lot.

If you're looking for found family, a reflection on grief and its consequences, and a tale of adventurous deeds and forgiveness, snap this one up.

Don't forget to check out Wiswell's first book as well, Someone You Can Build a Nest In. His books are just so much fun and I can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

CW violence, death (including children)

3.75⭐ rounded up to 4. I have mixed feelings about this one. There are parts that I hated (I know, it’s a strong word, but I had strong opinions about some choices, especially in the first 30%), and others that I *absolutely loved*. In the end, I think this book wasn’t really for me, but I’m sure other people will enjoy it.

This novel is a (non direct) retelling of the 12 Labours of Hercules, but with a humanizing and humorous twist. Themes explored include family, infidelity, trauma and PTSD, grief, atonement, forgiveness, etc. It sounds VERY light at first, but there are some very heavy topics along the way, including infanticide. Overall, it’s equal parts fun and devastating. I love Wiswell’s sharp and clever writing style. However, there’s a lot of swearing in this one --- and coming from the gods, it gave me the ick. The dual narration with 1st person POVs also includes a lot of “speaking” to someone else through prayer. I was not a fan, but maybe that’s just me!

If you enjoy Greek mythology retellings with loveable sidekicks (this is the ULTIMATE ragtag bunch of misfits!) and comedic relief, but also parts that will absolutely crush your soul, you’ll probably enjoy this one!

Tropes to expect: found family, the “chosen one,” gods among humans, demigods and mystical creatures, disaster dominoes, kindness is strength, divine politics, good intentions but bad consequences.

❤️ Flawed characters
❤️ Purrseus and Boar
❤️ Subtle wisdom
❤️ Hera’s emotional arc
❤️ Complex relationships
❤️ Interaction with Atlas
❌ Inconsistent tone
❌ Flip from comedy style to casually murdering children and back to comedy style
❌ “dipshit husband” x 40
❌ Weird ace rep
❌ Heracles’ childish tone (“Auntie Hera” and “papa Zeus”)

Trigger warnings: violence, blood and gore, death and grief, child death, infanticide, infidelity, manipulation, emotional abuse, fire and fire injury, panic attacks / disorders, injury and injury detail, abandonment, war, torture, etc.

Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell
Greek Mythology...but make it weird, wonderful, and wildly funny.
Greek myths aren’t always at the top of my reading list, but John Wiswell? That’s an automatic yes. His writing always delivers something sharp, clever, and completely unexpected, and this was no exception. Wearing the Lion takes the gods and goddesses we think we know and throws them into a blender of comedy, heart, and fresh perspective.

If you like your mythology a little offbeat, a little irreverent, and completely original, this one’s for you.

Themes:
Mythology, but with humor (the way Hera stands on business is unsurpassed--Zeus does not stand a chance)
Unreliable immortals
Clever wordplay and wit
Worldbuilding that reinvents the familiar
Found family (god edition)
Queer and quirky characters in divine chaos

Would I recommend it?
Absolutely. Especially if you want something different and delightfully absurd in the best way. Even if Greek myths aren’t usually your thing, Wiswell makes them impossible to resist. I’m so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone for this read; it was funny, fun, and full of mythological mayhem.

Thank you to DAW Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

I could not stand Someone You Can Build a Nest In. I have been far more disappointed than pleased with most of the Greek mythology retellings I have come across. I'm not sure why I decided to pick this book up, but I do really like the cover and I could be as simple a person as that, I suppose.

If you loved Someone You Can Build a Nest In, I have no idea what you'll think of this book. It delves into all the emotional complexity and darkness of the heart that Nest avoided like the plague. I know, Nest had man-eating monsters and the worst family dynamics ever, but they weren't complex and they never felt emotionally resonant to me.

But I'm reviewing Wearing the Lion! There are two POV characters here, Hera and Heracles/Alcides. If there's a theme to this book, I think it would be Hurt People Hurt People and/or Even Strong People Can Break. Hera, a goddess who destroyed her murderous parents and married her philandering brother who does his best to make mockery of the fact that she is Goddess of the Family, is at the very end of her rope with his bullshit when Heracles is born. She can't quite handle Zeus so she focuses all her pain and rage on his son.

Heracles, however, knows Hera from her reputation alone and only knows that he is named to be "Hera's Glory" which he tries his utmost to live up to. He prays to her all the time, does great deeds in her name, and honors her with sacrifices.

If you know much about Greek mythology then you know that most myths do not end well for the protagonists. They are tragedies written large, and Heracles certainly follows in that tradition. Hera snaps in her rage at her husband and sends a fury to torment and kill Heracles, but instead Heracles is driven into a stupor of madness and kills his sons. The Goddess of Family has become the instigator of filicide and Heracles the protector has become a perpetrator of atrocity.

The author does a great job with the characters. Hera, these days, is often a rather overshadowed goddess who's seen as sort of a nagging shrew. In this book, she works hard to create and preserve families but she has so much pain and rage that she can't see straight. She was convincing to me. Her fellow Olympians (who are also basically her family) have no healthy habits in family behavior to learn so even if they are trying to help her they do so through conspiracy and machinations. But I ended up liking most of them anyway. Ares redeemed himself with me with his repitition of "A veteran loves his mother.", the closest anyone comes to saying how they feel. The author instead shows us through these immortals' actions where their loyalties lie.

Heracles is a poignant character. He can't comprehend what has happened and needs to understand. He's almost insensate with grief and guilt but he still embarks on a trip to the Delphi oracle to find out which deity was responsible for his possession. Hera, wrestling with guilt of her own that she doesn't want to admit to yet, intervenes and deceptively sends him on a series of Labors that ostensibly will lead him to the god responsible.

However, Heracles is basically a guy who sees other creatures' pain and only wants to help them, not kill them. The great Lion, the Hydra, even the Bull of Crete, he manages to win them over and they become a sort of found family for him who help him from experiencing utter despair.

But eventually there will have to be a reckoning between Hera and her namesake. I'd better not say any more about the plot.

But I ached for these characters. They were both hurt so badly and there seemed to be no way that this could resolve. Hera couldn't see any worth in herself, much as she talked about being Queen of Olympus. Heracles had set his whole identity around his fidelity to his family and to Hera and his soft heart was set to be pierced in a way that couldn't be healed.

These didn't feel like twentyfirst century inserts of morality displaced to ancient Greece to me, even though I know that a truly Bronze Age Greek man would not have Heracles' psychology. They both felt so human. I feel like in his first book, the author skimmed simplistically over the surface of how humans work. In this one, he really dug into sources of pain, isolation and self-loathing. I was moved by this book.

I love Greek mythology retellings - something about taking stories and changing them based on our current view of the world is an incredible thing. I don't think this book succeeds in doing that.

This just wasn't for me. We follow Heracles, a son of Zeus who does everything he can to give glory to his "Auntie" Hera. Meanwhile, Hera resents him because he's a product of Zeus's infidelity; true to the myths, Hera pushes Heracles to murder his children, leading us to watch Heracles go through his famed twelve labors. Because Heracles doesn't want to inflict any more harm, he befriends these beats instead.

I didn't enjoy the modernisms of this book at all. From the bizarre choice of vernacular to the constant soap opera portrayal of the Olympians (even though this is accurate to how their believers would have seen them), this like this were major, cringeworthy distractions. Another issue is the language and prose being so simplistic at times that it actually negated any emotional impact. Nothing lingered, the story just keeps churning even after it lost my attention.

If I ever have to read the words "dipshit husband" again, I'll go crazy.

<i>Thanks to NetGalley and DAW Books for the advanced reader copies.</i>

Reconozco que es muy difícil hacer un retelling de la mitología griega que suene original, llevamos siglos revisitando estas historias y es complicado no contar algo que ya hayamos visto. John Wiswell encima se decide por los mitos más conocidos, las doce pruebas de Hércules, que hemos visto narradas hasta la saciedad.


Si bien es cierto que su aproximación añade el toque moderno de la familia encontrada versus la familia biológica y cierto tono chistoso al principio con la relación entre Heracles y Hera, idolatrando a su mayor enemiga, la novela en general aporta poco al lector.

Los distintos puntos de vista intentan alterar un poco el ritmo para el lector, pero retorcer cada mito con animales para que Heracles vaya acompañado de su zoo particular es repetir en demasía un patrón que acaba resultando cansino. Y ese problema, la repetición, es el principal escollo para disfrutar de la lectura. Es que siempre estamos dándole vueltas a lo mismo, la culpabilidad de Heracles por el ataque de las furias, la culpabilidad de Hera por dejarse llevar por sus impulsos, la culpabilidad de las Furias por hacer caso a su propia naturaleza… Es todo lo mismo una y otra vez.

Además, la prosa tampoco es que esté muy refinada. Vale que Hera tiene una cornamenta que llega desde aquí hasta Lima, pero repetir tantísimas veces “my dipshit husband” no es que vaya a aportar mucho a la novela, más bien inciden en lo repetitiva que es, incidiendo aún más en su principal problema.

John Wiswell intenta humanizar al dios más humano, pero no lo consigue de una manera que sea atractiva para el lector. Esperaba algo más del ganador del premio Nebula, la verdad.