I really dug a few aspects of this book. Primarily, the demonstration of cyclical history and the endurance of a belief system in a post-apocalyptical setting was particularly noticeable and satisfying. Some stand out characterization conjoined with some a couple philosophical discussions were already great.

That said, you can tell this is an older book, because these ideas have been integrated into the cultural consciousness, and to mention show up in sci-fi works not infrequently. The setting didn’t feel very grounded as well. My attention fluctuated quite a bit because the prose just didn’t click with me. I tend to like specificity and scene setting. Talking heads in undefined space only engage me so much.

In the end, the structure was just a lot more interesting to me than the granular plot beats. But it was still enjoyable.