A review by humblebee20
They by Kay Dick

3.0

A novella with some important points tro make bu that gets dragged down by its own confusing prose. I liked a lot about the book but I had no idea what was going on half the time. Honestly, if there hadn't been an introduction, I would have been in the dark. Dystopias can be hit or miss, and this one wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. Cool world, but the rules made no sense. Things seemed to be dangerous or safe would change status for no reason. Paintings will be punished but thank god latte art isn't considered "real" art. Yes this book is old and from a queer author, but I wanted to see more of the small things lost between people and their lives. Show me the painters grief, let the pain simmer until it boils over or peters out. Give me more stakes to feel the tension from.
That being said, there are some nice moments and good quotes. This novella is fine but calling it a timeless classic would have me disagree.