Elison, Meg

Through the lens of sf/fantasy, Elison’s works bring to light topics we generally prefer to keep in the dark: obesity, body shaming, privilege, poverty, and governmental control. With concise, sharp prose and a satirical point of view, Elison take us places we never wanted to go, but in the end we are grateful that we went.

Combining a grim, futuristic world, fascinating character relationships, and a deep exploration of gender roles and identity, the last of Elison's "Road to Nowhere" trilogy (after The Book of Etta) offers a sound and satisfying conclusion.

This effort is weaker both in form and presentation than the stronger first book. Recommended with reservations where Elison is popular.