Listopia The Children of Men by PD James - 1 Star

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The Children of Men by PD James ★

I found The Children of Men to be written with the precision of a surgeon, but also without joy or empathy. The concept, humans have become unable to procreate / are on the brink of extinction is similar to the brilliant Xenogenesis series by Octavia Butler, but whereas that has addictive storytelling, admirable and magnetic characters, and hope for and love of humanity, this book is dry, unsatisfactory, and plodding.

Theo, the main character (definitely not heroic) was selfish, uncaring, and contemptuous of almost everyone one he met - completely unlikable. I was very disappointed in the book, especially after it being described as riveting and suspenseful. I could not even bring myself to root for the survival of humanity, if it meant more Theo's would be about.

Unsurprising and yet still bizarre, but not in a thought-provoking way.