ISBN 9789360451158|Paperback|349 pages|2024|Westland Books
An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon is a powerful science fiction novel that explores themes of race, class, gender, and identity within a dystopian space setting.
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An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon is a powerful science fiction novel that explores themes of race, class, gender, and identity within a dystopian space setting. The story is set aboard the generation ship Matilda, a vessel carrying the remnants of humanity on a centuries-long journey. Solomon constructs a society aboard the ship that starkly mirrors the oppressive structures of the antebellum South, with a rigid hierarchy that relegates dark-skinned individuals to the lower decks, where they endure harsh living conditions and brutal treatment.
The narrative centers on Aster, a neurodivergent and gender-nonconforming healer from the lower decks. Through Aster’s perspective, Solomon unveils the dark secrets of the Matilda and the oppressive system that governs it. As Aster delves into the mysteries surrounding her mother’s death, she uncovers disturbing truths about the ship’s purpose and the power dynamics that maintain its cruel social order. The book uses the science fiction setting to examine the enduring legacy of systemic oppression, and it does so in a very compelling and thought provoking way.
Author
Rivers Solomon
Publisher
Westland Books
ISBN
9789360451158
Binding
Paperback
Pages
349
Year of Publication
2024
Condition
New
Country of Origin
India
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