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wandering_not_lost 's review for:
Engines of Empathy
by Paul Mannering
I really enjoyed this book. It's not exactly what you'd call realistic, and the ending was a bit of a let-down both in the "oh that's how you're going to end it" as well as the "...wow, that felt rushed" categories, but this is one of those books that you don't really feel the need to nitpick too much because it was such a fun ride. The conversation is sharp, the worldbuilding is charming (machines powered by positive feelings, a daffy new religion, and some really fun characters), and the erudite and matter-of-fact craziness of it all never veered into the sort of "well, if you're going to let THAT happen, then what's the point?" that has kept me from enjoying some books of this genre.
The ending was the only disappointment. A bit of special snowflake saves the day. A bit of "oh, I've gotten them into this situation, now how do I get them out of it?". And a bit of pointless depressingness? It just felt rushed, the pacing off and the tension bled away too easily. The ending really lacked an emotional beat, and the climax didn't feel well thought-out or entirely logical, even given the mechanics of the world. But, all that aside, I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a lighthearted read.
The ending was the only disappointment. A bit of special snowflake saves the day. A bit of "oh, I've gotten them into this situation, now how do I get them out of it?". And a bit of pointless depressingness? It just felt rushed, the pacing off and the tension bled away too easily. The ending really lacked an emotional beat, and the climax didn't feel well thought-out or entirely logical, even given the mechanics of the world. But, all that aside, I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a lighthearted read.