Illyria is a scientific utopia, an enclave of logic and reason founded off the Greek coast in the mid-21st century as a refuge from the Reaction, a wave of religious fundamentalism sweeping the planet. Yet to George Simling, first generation son of a former geneticist who was left emotionally and psychically crippled by the persecution she encountered in her native Chicago, science-dominated Illyria is becoming as closed-minded and stifling as the religion-dominated world outside...
My Thoughts: I thought this was a great book. It had quite a lot of scope, covered some fairly deep issues and had enough imagination to keep me turning pages. It was easy-to-read, very quick, and as one or two people have pointed out, would make a good beach read for those not interested in fluffy chick-lit.
Fans of dystopian novels should give it a try - it won't take too much time from busy schedules. I wouldn't put it on the same standing as Orwell, but it's an entertaining read that shouldn't be dismissed lightly.
I RATED IT 7/10
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