Andykz reviewed Passing for Human by Jody Scott (The Women's Press science fiction)
Review of 'Passing for Human' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
I went into this book on an author recommendation. While it was not a ”you will love this” sort of review, I had thought I might. I was incorrect. It was somewhat as described, a bit alien, but unless subtleties of storytelling are lost on me it was definitely not as otherworldly as described.
It was certainly an interesting window into something resembling the pop culture of the time. I think it most reminded me of a Roger Moore style Bond... Tongue in cheek, campy, but intriguing concepts. It certainly seems more fiction than science fiction, but it was fun regardless of any other flaws.
Perhaps experience with Battlestar Galactica, Altered Carbon, and other stories that feature body swapping themes have raised my expectations for this sort of story. Maybe I was expecting too much from this book, and was ultimately let down.
It was certainly not in the realm …
I went into this book on an author recommendation. While it was not a ”you will love this” sort of review, I had thought I might. I was incorrect. It was somewhat as described, a bit alien, but unless subtleties of storytelling are lost on me it was definitely not as otherworldly as described.
It was certainly an interesting window into something resembling the pop culture of the time. I think it most reminded me of a Roger Moore style Bond... Tongue in cheek, campy, but intriguing concepts. It certainly seems more fiction than science fiction, but it was fun regardless of any other flaws.
Perhaps experience with Battlestar Galactica, Altered Carbon, and other stories that feature body swapping themes have raised my expectations for this sort of story. Maybe I was expecting too much from this book, and was ultimately let down.
It was certainly not in the realm of the truly bad, or really even moderately bad. I just had expectations that were not met. It you are looking for a story with an interesting perspective, and campy humor, you'll probably enjoy the heck out of this book. If you are looking for a serious exploration of humanity and deeper meaning, this is probably NOT the book for you. I putting this about in Austin Powers territory. A fun romp, with poignant moments, but not serious. Your mileage may vary.
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, through Reading Deals, and I gave an honest review.
