A review by lyndiane
Dust by Arthur Slade
3.0
2.5 stars
The book starts with loads of potential, with a strong sense of menace being perfectly evoked in the simple description of heat and dust. All the pieces are in place for a riveting example of people in a dried-up husk of a town suddenly being given everything they could possibly dream of without ever realising what it is costing them.
Unfortunately, the writer did not capitalise on this menace, opting instead for the rather clichéd alien invaders aspect, bright colours and, wait for it, butterflies. What a waste of a story.
The book starts with loads of potential, with a strong sense of menace being perfectly evoked in the simple description of heat and dust. All the pieces are in place for a riveting example of people in a dried-up husk of a town suddenly being given everything they could possibly dream of without ever realising what it is costing them.
Unfortunately, the writer did not capitalise on this menace, opting instead for the rather clichéd alien invaders aspect, bright colours and, wait for it, butterflies. What a waste of a story.