Irresistible idea, well told, and some very nice writing. The first parts of the book when he's a baby are terrifically funny. I felt the ending was a letdown, both too neatly wrapping things up and yet all over the place in its implications. And yes, it leaves room for a sequel. Still a good read, and enough to make me buy another of his apocalypse books, The Last Dog on Earth. I can also recommend The End of the World Running Club, ( )

The first thing I realised after reading this book is that speculative fiction is not a genre for me, though, I can definitely see & appreciate the appeal of it.

The story was a mishmash of emotions, heart, & loads of scientific words that sounded intelligent & mysterious.

The best & enduring part of this novel was the relationship between Ima & the human son. It was amazing. It was the one thing that kept me hooked to the story.

The science jargon would be of interest to some but I couldn't help but skim through it.

Though the side characters including Benedikt, Jore, pahya had excellent potential, they were severely underused & their characterization was ultimately a disappointment.

The ending though predictable was fairly satisfying.

Overall an ok read, speculative fiction fans will truly enjoy this.

Characterization: ⭐⭐
Plot: ⭐⭐⭐
Writing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐½

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