Erin's review
The Speed of Dark
by Elizabeth Moon
Erin's review
The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon
Erin's review
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bookshelves:
sci-fi
I wasn't really sure where to classify this book and I'm still not convinced if it's sci-fi or if it should be considered more related to psychology and mental health...
The story revolves around a group of workers with autism that play a special role within their company based on their talents. Because one of the company higher-ups feels that the autistic workers are a liability, they threaten to fire them if they do not have an experimental treatment that may cure them.
It was an interesting idea but didn't come through well. I was sorely disappointed in the ending, especially after learning that the author has a son with autism. I won't ruin it for you but it really bothered me.
As for the characters with autism, I was impressed with Moon's knowledge and perception - the portrayal was fairly accurate and very vivid. For that kind of understanding alone I recommend this book but once again, the ending is what ruined it for me.
The story revolves around a group of workers with autism that play a special role within their company based on their talents. Because one of the company higher-ups feels that the autistic workers are a liability, they threaten to fire them if they do not have an experimental treatment that may cure them.
It was an interesting idea but didn't come through well. I was sorely disappointed in the ending, especially after learning that the author has a son with autism. I won't ruin it for you but it really bothered me.
As for the characters with autism, I was impressed with Moon's knowledge and perception - the portrayal was fairly accurate and very vivid. For that kind of understanding alone I recommend this book but once again, the ending is what ruined it for me.
