Astonishing ... Makes us see that we have constructed our world so we don’t have to think about time’s scalding realities ... By the beginning of Book IV, a society is forming ... A symphony of voices, kind, curious, various, energetic and possibly healing ... Almost more fun to think with than to read – and for a novel of ideas, that’s no bad thing.
This midpoint installment feels like table-setting for a climax to come, but Tara’s diary also has moments of poignancy that reflect Balle’s deep thinking about the consequences of the predicament ... A lively entry in a provocative series, thick with questions about morals and ethics.
Remarkable ... Stimulating ... Balle continues to expand on themes introduced in earlier entries. Near the end, a miraculous new development occurs. This will leave readers counting down the days to the next installment.
