A review by bruxinho
The Organ Scrubber by Jason Werbeloff
4.0
Dystopian science fiction is something that has hit the big-time recently, so it's always nice to see a take that isn't the same old by-the-numbers story. Yes, the eponymous Daniel is just turning 18, he's part of the downtrodden classes, and of course he's going to have some sort of awakening that means he has to take action. That's generally how stories work.
What makes this book different, though, is how these things unfold. We're brought into a visceral, cruel world where Daniel finds care and help from those around him rather than being taken advantage of. He isn't even angry at the system that put him where he is - until they take away the very part of him that kept his anger at bay.
On the whole, it's an interesting concept, and an enjoyable, easy read. I'm glad it's part of a series, though, as it was over far too quickly (I finished it in a couple of hours), and left some open ends that I'm looking forward to getting resolved in the sequels.
What makes this book different, though, is how these things unfold. We're brought into a visceral, cruel world where Daniel finds care and help from those around him rather than being taken advantage of. He isn't even angry at the system that put him where he is - until they take away the very part of him that kept his anger at bay.
On the whole, it's an interesting concept, and an enjoyable, easy read. I'm glad it's part of a series, though, as it was over far too quickly (I finished it in a couple of hours), and left some open ends that I'm looking forward to getting resolved in the sequels.