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Modern, biting, digestible but not overly thrilling, pretty good social commentary but with no moral resolution

Pros: Writing is beautiful and accessible
Makes mythological heroes flawed, realistic characters
Opulence of Greek setting
Contrast of gods and humans
Good intro to Greek mythology

Cons: Felt like the book was coming to a natural end about halfway through
The war section was very long (I know this is the point as it was a long war but it felt drawn out
in parts)

Oryx and Crake terrified and intrigued me in equal measure. The language and visuals were crude but candid and gave a nice biological and realistic twist on the apocalypse. Need to read the other two now before the HBO show.

(Starring based on characters, plot, writing, creativity and enjoyment, lost a star for the detestable protagonist.)