A review by geeklet
The Dazzle of Day by Molly Gloss

4.0

This story follows a family as an inter-generational space ship approaches their new home after leaving Earth due to environmental changes. The ship is showing signs of wear and tear and the people are suffering from a general malaise. As they approach their new home, they learn the planet is less hospitable than they had hoped. The citizens of the ship must decide to stay on their ship and continue searching or learn to change and adapt to their new home. As a science fiction story, this is all pretty standard ground and Gloss brings nothing new to this type of story. However, this novel shines as a piece of literary fiction. Gloss has an incredible ability to infuse emotion into her carefully chosen prose. Her writing is concise but impactful. When she wrote about isolation, I felt it throughout her characters. If you’re looking to test the waters of literary fiction but you want to stay in a comfortable setting, I highly recommend this book. However, if you’re looking for a science fiction book that addresses ideas, you may not find what you’re looking for here.