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Super-State: A Novel Of Future Europe
by Brian Aldiss check out website: www.orbitbooks.co.uk
Unfortunately, man cannot be the master of all he beholds, most things are not governed by the whims of man.
While back home, a group of subversives called the Insanatics are trying to open our eyes to the failings of humankind. It is a slow starting book. Don't expect to fall in love with the characters within the first few pages because you can't possibly do that. In fact, you never get to feel close to any of the characters even by the end of the book. The storylines venture out from a centre that is the super-state. However, they all seem to return to it and its failings. Global warming features and a general animosity for the President and how he runs the state. The characters show the flaws of human nature in all their glory and scenes that are well, thrown in for titillation rather than substance. A particular scene comes to mind of one of the character's morning habits and a prospective lover becoming involved in those habits. You'll know the one I mean if you read the book! As someone who hasn't delved into the works of Brian Aldiss, I was greatly disappointed. I'm sure most would hail him as an adept and unforgiving writer with a talent for the observation of the world at large. However, I found there no reason to read on. For some, this book may enlighten, maybe even start debate about the current situation we find ourselves. Though for me it sadly fell short. I love books and films, for that matter, that open our minds to new ideas and different viewpoints. For a lot of people this book does just that, for me it just seemed obvious. I think that fans of Aldiss will disagree with my comments, however those new to Aldiss may be disappointed. Donna Jones
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It
is the not too distant future of the EU, now known as the Super-State,
and run by the President, decisions of war, climate, wealth and
faith are being made. 
The
book starts at the wedding of the President's son. At this wedding,
we are introduced to all the main players in the book. On the other
side of our solar system, a ship is making its way to Jupiter and
its several moons. 
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