October 21, 2011, 08:28:29 AM by bottomdweller
The thing I appreciate the most in this Mediterranean writer's story, is the wealth of culture he brings to his work. There is a lot of emphasis in the West on expansionism and environmental domination - both on global and universal stages. The older cultures, however, tend to be more reflective about the overall meaning of life, not just for the individual, but also for civilizations which rise and fall at the whims of fate.
This story reflects that deep thinking about reincarnation, about spirits thirsting for the chance at renewed life - about the 'other side' that is always watching, waiting. Done in a narrative style, which suits the subject matter, this author looks into a future that is waning because of a virus that renders humanity sterile. Interesting.
Since the house is on fire - at least let us warm ourselves.