A review by inciminci
Bears Discover Fire, and Other Stories by Terry Bisson
4.0
I can't believe I had never heard of Terry Bisson before! The author was recommended to me by a friend in the first place and having watched the short film "They're Made Out of Meat" (available on youtube) I just had to have more Bisson and found this audiobook. I have to say I had a wonderful 7+ hours listening to this and often laughed out loud. I love the underlying humor/satire in most his stories and he truly knows how to criticize present circumstances by showing their absurd dimensions and furthering them; such as in "By Permit Only", a discerning story about a dystopia where everything, even crimes such as gross environmental pollution, sexual assaults and battery are regulated and allowed by permit in order to attain a balanced and stable society.
I really enjoyed the rather super-short, interlude kind of stories such as "Partial People" or "Are There Any Questions?" but my absolute favorite is an emotional piece, "George", which is about a baby who is born with wings.
I will definitely try to read more Bisson in the future, really enjoyed the experience! Plus, all three narrators were simply great!
I really enjoyed the rather super-short, interlude kind of stories such as "Partial People" or "Are There Any Questions?" but my absolute favorite is an emotional piece, "George", which is about a baby who is born with wings.
I will definitely try to read more Bisson in the future, really enjoyed the experience! Plus, all three narrators were simply great!