Landscape with Invisible Hand

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Correctional , South Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 13, 2018

Review

Anderson has given us a gift, a view of what an alien society could bring to Earth. When the Vuvv first landed its inhabitants promised to help mankind, improving jobs and medical care. With a squint of the eye and a tiny bit of imagination readers can see the resemblance between this offer and the current political situation. Once again this author is speaking of the future readers , current ones may not be ready to embrace the storyline. Sure this is fantasy yet there are strong strands that relate to reality.

The language flows well but the images sometimes appear just beyond possible. This reader loved Adam as the protagonist and felt compassion toward him as his false love relationship fell apart. Although a short novel this was a compelling read that should not be missed by Anderson's fans. Add to public libraries and middle school media centers.

Overall Book Score: very good