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killie81 's review for:
The Iron Heel
by Jack London
The really nice thing about this book is that it can be obtained for free as an E-book!
The novel is based upon a Manuscript which is hidden away during an attempted revolution against a capitalist oligarchy, before being found centuries later. The Manuscript is introduced and interspersed with footnotes of a scholar who is reviewing the manuscript centuries in the future.
Overall, I have to admit I enjoyed the book hugely. The political speeches and discussions made by one of the characters are brilliantly written and explained as they attempt to stand against the oligarchy that is being formed. I also liked the way that even in 1907 Jack London foresaw a war centred on Germany’s attempt at empire around the same time that WW1 really did begin. The one let down I did have is that you don’t actually find out how the oligarchy fell in the end. I would have enjoyed reading the actual success of overthrowing the dictatorship and creating their glorious future.
In all seriousness, if you like dystopian or political novels then I can’t recommend this book enough. However it can be very dry due to it's subject matter, so you have been warned!
Full review can be obtained through my Blog - http://killie-booktalk.blogspot.com
The novel is based upon a Manuscript which is hidden away during an attempted revolution against a capitalist oligarchy, before being found centuries later. The Manuscript is introduced and interspersed with footnotes of a scholar who is reviewing the manuscript centuries in the future.
Overall, I have to admit I enjoyed the book hugely. The political speeches and discussions made by one of the characters are brilliantly written and explained as they attempt to stand against the oligarchy that is being formed. I also liked the way that even in 1907 Jack London foresaw a war centred on Germany’s attempt at empire around the same time that WW1 really did begin. The one let down I did have is that you don’t actually find out how the oligarchy fell in the end. I would have enjoyed reading the actual success of overthrowing the dictatorship and creating their glorious future.
In all seriousness, if you like dystopian or political novels then I can’t recommend this book enough. However it can be very dry due to it's subject matter, so you have been warned!
Full review can be obtained through my Blog - http://killie-booktalk.blogspot.com