Title: Disappointing...
Review: I discovered that this book is supposedly the basis for Jonathan Glazer's newest film. Glazer directed Sexy Beast and Birth which are both brilliant movies, so naturally I was intrigued by this author. I just finished the book and I have to say I'm quite disappointed. I generally like science fiction, but this book doesn't work as science fiction. There are no explanations of who these visitors are, how they got here or why they're doing what they're doing. In 200+ pages we get a lot of flowery details on the scenery, but little actual plot or character development. The ending is sudden and unsatisfying. Based on this book I will very likely not be reading any more of Faber's work. I will however see Glazer's movie if and when it's ever released.
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