A review by eawtcu2015
Kalpa Imperial: The Greatest Empire That Never Was by Angélica Gorodischer

5.0

Make no mistake: I loved this book and feel I’m better for reading it. That being said, I’m going to need some help understanding what exactly I just read. I’ve read Le Guin before and knew going into it this will be a difficult read but one to enjoy. And I got both of those. The book’s prose is one that forces your attention and makes you pay attention to what is going on. If you can manage that you are rewarded with a rich world with deep lore and fascinating characters and histories. I know I missed almost all of the symbolism and allegory used in the book but it was still a fascinating read and one I recommend to those looking to lose themselves in a world, along with a mental workout.