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A review by prcizmadia
Lovestar by Andri Snær Magnason
5.0
I unabashedly loved this book on many levels. First off, these characterizations were outstanding. He alternately draws us into the internal lives of Sigrid and Indridi, the musings and struggles of the eponymous LoveStar, and a truly terrifying (and somehow believable) future world of hypercapitalism and exploitation. The fact that it all has a happy face, and upbeat tone to it, makes it all the more horrible. Fitting their struggles into this world, and fitting these narratives into that milieu, was a rewarding experience.
Second, I truly enjoy what he has to say about the human condition. In exploring the nature of ideas and innovation, Magnason expands upon his theories later on in 'Dreamland.' The believability of his world is not because of the technical advancements (unless you take them as symbols, which I could certainly see-- the hatred of death and decay, etc.), but instead because our human nature would lead us to this existence, given enough time. How long until our multinationals scramble to disaster zones to use the ubiquity of cameras for free advertising?
Third, this book truly had some laugh-out-loud moments mixed in with head-shaking worry. Magnason has a true craft for telling a riveting tale, and I could not put this down. The pacing, the imagery, the symbolism, it all came together with an electric plotline that I couldn't put down. And, I love the ballsy ending; no squishy postmodern back-away-from-the-consequences BS here. I love that.
So, go read it. This means you.
Second, I truly enjoy what he has to say about the human condition. In exploring the nature of ideas and innovation, Magnason expands upon his theories later on in 'Dreamland.' The believability of his world is not because of the technical advancements (unless you take them as symbols, which I could certainly see-- the hatred of death and decay, etc.), but instead because our human nature would lead us to this existence, given enough time. How long until our multinationals scramble to disaster zones to use the ubiquity of cameras for free advertising?
Third, this book truly had some laugh-out-loud moments mixed in with head-shaking worry. Magnason has a true craft for telling a riveting tale, and I could not put this down. The pacing, the imagery, the symbolism, it all came together with an electric plotline that I couldn't put down. And, I love the ballsy ending; no squishy postmodern back-away-from-the-consequences BS here. I love that.
So, go read it. This means you.