A review by mousie_books
The Far Side of Evil by Sylvia Engdahl
3.0
Elana and Randil (among others) are observers from an intergalactic Service visiting a world immersed in a Cold War and on the brink of potential nuclear self-annihilation. As the mission progresses, doom seems assured, and the policy of non-interference is questioned.
As stated in the afterward, this book is geared toward an older audience than 'Enchantress from the Stars' and sincere about its message. The narrative was a little preachy. Most of the story is told from Elana's perspective, and ironically, her views were patronizing even as she stated how wrong it was to feel superior to 'Younglings' -- that is, less technologically advanced races. (Oh, I'm sure they're trying their best, but little did they know...) I suppose it's consistent with her character and background, but it was annoying.
As stated in the afterward, this book is geared toward an older audience than 'Enchantress from the Stars' and sincere about its message. The narrative was a little preachy. Most of the story is told from Elana's perspective, and ironically, her views were patronizing even as she stated how wrong it was to feel superior to 'Younglings' -- that is, less technologically advanced races. (Oh, I'm sure they're trying their best, but little did they know...) I suppose it's consistent with her character and background, but it was annoying.