Colonization is the theme of this exciting, complex page-turner that provides a provocative and entertaining look at Thoreau's classic eco-text Walden. Eccentric billionaire Jack Winter has bought the planet Beekman's Pea, renamed it Walden, and created a utopia in which members renounce the technologies of human civilization. Marginalized by these newcomers, the planet's original inhabitants are resisting the colony's dominance by setting fires to Walden's artificial ecology. A member of Wal... (show more)
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This felt a little like a short story idea that had been extended without suitable padding of sideplots and backstories to really warrant the extra length. It was reasonably enjoyable and had some interesting ideas going on but you can't help but feel the author is capable of something much more with the material.
I thought the book was just okay, until the last chapter when it all fell together for me. I would almost need to re-read it now.
this is a great book. Especially if you know anything about new england. And the fact that is is free makes it even better.
I just finished listening to James' podcast version of his award winning book. Astounding for the price - free1
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