The Perfection of Fish by J.S. Morrison
TITLE INFORMATION
The Perfection of Fish
J.S. Morrison
Black Rose Writing, 367 pages
9781684335060, 7.9.20
BOOK REVIEW
Overall Rating = 4.5
Storyline & Concept = 4.25
Writing & Delivery = 4.5
Editorial = 4.75
Two factions on opposing sides of the gender divide battle it out with the help of genetics in this near-futuristic novel. Government-mandated food supplements to reduce testosterone and violence incites a group of misogynists to come up with their own plan to turn women into subordinate pets.
The Perfection of Fish takes quirkiness to the next level with characters that range from a sexist CEO with a toe fetish to a one-eyed Muslim, and everything in between. The technologies, both the everyday communication devices and those created for genetic engineering, are amazingly believable, even though they are the product of the extraordinary imagination of the author. Messages and themes are woven into the plot, and while the delivery is not subtle, it is humorous and satiric, making the story resonate all the more. The reader can easily envision such a world only decades in the future, although whether with joy or trepidation would depend upon one’s core values.
Sublime Line: “Provocative themes are conveyed in this highly imaginative, entertaining, and satirical work of speculative fiction.”
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