A review by harrietthacker85
Earthlings by Cynan Jones
5.0
Stillicide is a collection of short stories that also relate to a whole, larger narrative. Set in the not-too-distant future, people in Britain struggle to survive as water becomes scarce. They have devised a way of bringing icebergs down from the North to melt and irrigate dry river beds. Terrorists stalk water pipes, species become extinct and illness is rife. Through it all are tales of hope and love, perfectly executed by Cynan Jones.
Stillicide started life as a Radio 4 series (I am currently listening to it on BBC Sounds now) and was subsequently published. As ever Cynan Jones weaves his story succinctly and expertly. Beautiful brevity. His take on the effect of water loss on society is interesting and insightful.
Stillicide started life as a Radio 4 series (I am currently listening to it on BBC Sounds now) and was subsequently published. As ever Cynan Jones weaves his story succinctly and expertly. Beautiful brevity. His take on the effect of water loss on society is interesting and insightful.