Notes & Thoughts

First thought. It has that typical sci-fi pulp fiction feel. But not in a good way. Especially in contrast to Big Kiss, Bye-bye, which I read immediately prior to this book. Chapter one: Gnarly action hero general meets stunning intelligent renowned poet and cryptographer in a bar; discussion of impossible mission; sexual tension. Sigh.

Finished it now. It was terrible. Exactly the sort of book that puts me off sci-fi. Ridiculous. At no point did it trigger any interesting thought. I’d rather have watched a Marvel film. It tries to be clever about language but it’s not. Very disappointing. Why on earth LRB recommended this on their bookshelves is beyond me. Won't waste anymore time or words on it. Move on.