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A review by yharon_silva
Sirius by Olaf Stapledon
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a joy it was to read. The story pulls you into his world through the lens of an alien looking at society from the outside, showing human nature's regular inability to handle 'unnatural' things. The world can suck sometimes, but in many ways, it can also be a treat. Stapledon's expertise in philosophy makes its way into the book by fleshing out Sirius' character, taking advantage of his alien nature to make him a complex character in morals and in action.
The book is a full account of Sirius' life from the perspective of the narrator who met him. I would of preferred it to be from Sirius' perspective. It would of made it much more personal and allowed for much more profound introspection, but nevertheless, the writing is still exceptional. Out of all the xenofiction I've read, this was my favorite. This was also the first book I've read by Stapledon, so I must read more.
The book is a full account of Sirius' life from the perspective of the narrator who met him. I would of preferred it to be from Sirius' perspective. It would of made it much more personal and allowed for much more profound introspection, but nevertheless, the writing is still exceptional. Out of all the xenofiction I've read, this was my favorite. This was also the first book I've read by Stapledon, so I must read more.