SuitabookMaladapted
Richard Kurti
- Reading
- Consider reading in short sections, pausing after cliff-hangers to discuss the choices and beliefs being presented. Afterwards, compare the book’s treatment of scientific power, religion and inequality rather than assuming either is endorsed.
- Themes
- Science and responsibility: Scientific progress shapes the society, including genetic engineering and Cillian’s identity; the story asks whether ability creates obligation. The book leaves its stance open to more than one reading.
- Extremes and the middle ground: Tess is connected to an extreme religious group, while Cillian represents an intensely scientific world; their relationship brings the opposing positions together. The book presents competing or mixed signals about this.
- Progress and inequality: Robots perform menial work and advanced technology benefits some people, while climate change and extreme weather affect citizens. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The opening attack, death, terrorism and escalating violence may need attention. Other significant material includes bereavement, extreme religious beliefs, genetic alteration, social inequality, climate change and extreme weather.