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A review by ani_raven
The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
An inspiring novel, relevant for our challenging times.
As a ruthless government fronting for wealthy corporations, partners with a patriarchal fundamentalist Christian faction, they relentlessly reshape the world into a bleak authoritarian dystopia, that has striking parallels to present day US.
One territory breaks away, starting with 4 elderly women who tear up streets to start gardens. Their inspirational action provides the spark to create a cooperative system, where the four sacred elements that sustain life are honored and protected.
After 20 years, the inevitable clash between these polarized world views happens. Will the egalitarian society find a way to defend their ways without succumbing to violence? Is their a different way to win a war?
As a ruthless government fronting for wealthy corporations, partners with a patriarchal fundamentalist Christian faction, they relentlessly reshape the world into a bleak authoritarian dystopia, that has striking parallels to present day US.
One territory breaks away, starting with 4 elderly women who tear up streets to start gardens. Their inspirational action provides the spark to create a cooperative system, where the four sacred elements that sustain life are honored and protected.
After 20 years, the inevitable clash between these polarized world views happens. Will the egalitarian society find a way to defend their ways without succumbing to violence? Is their a different way to win a war?