A review by spygrl1
Under the Harrow by Mark Dunn
2.0
A Dickensian 'Truman Show.' Enjoyable in spite of the fact (as with 'The Truman Show') that I don't entirely buy it. I don't doubt the depravity, rather I doubt that enough people would be interested enough in Dingley Dell to keep the quixotic project going for more than 100 years, and I really doubt that the wealthy residents who were bought off with Outland trinkets could successfully keep the stuff from being discovered for more than 100 years.
Still, it's an absorbing read with engaging characters. The first several chapters can be slow going, but once the conspiracy begins to unravel, events accelerate toward a dramatic and mostly satisfying conclusion. I wish Newman's fate were revealed -- I'd like to think that he adapts to the Outland and perhaps becomes a pilot.
"...corporate playfellows, crapular with an overdose of power and privilege..."
Still, it's an absorbing read with engaging characters. The first several chapters can be slow going, but once the conspiracy begins to unravel, events accelerate toward a dramatic and mostly satisfying conclusion. I wish Newman's fate were revealed -- I'd like to think that he adapts to the Outland and perhaps becomes a pilot.
"...corporate playfellows, crapular with an overdose of power and privilege..."