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cellardoor28 's review for:
You Have Arrived at Your Destination
by Amor Towles
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
You have arrived at your destination is reminiscent of Gattaca and the messages Black Mirror tries to convey. If these types of stories about the possibilities and dangers technological innovation poses interest you, you’ll definitely find this short story intriguing.
This is the first story from the Forward collection I’ve read and I’m pleasantly surprised.
The reflective nature might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I find it raises very important questions in the age we live in - ones that won’t stay hypothetical too much longer. While we do get Sam’s perspective and conclusion on the subject, we are not forced to agree. I like that the story presents us with the circumstances and possible outcomes and lets us decide which choice we would make if this were our problem.
The writing style and narrative voice are light while the topics and dialogue are heavy which creates a contrast I love in sci-fi works.
This is the first story from the Forward collection I’ve read and I’m pleasantly surprised.
The reflective nature might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I find it raises very important questions in the age we live in - ones that won’t stay hypothetical too much longer. While we do get Sam’s perspective and conclusion on the subject, we are not forced to agree. I like that the story presents us with the circumstances and possible outcomes and lets us decide which choice we would make if this were our problem.
The writing style and narrative voice are light while the topics and dialogue are heavy which creates a contrast I love in sci-fi works.