Walking. Boredom. Hunger. That’s the life of Eugene Ward, protagonist of Envirotopia.
But there’s something different about Eugene. When he’s caught giving some blueberries to a starving mother and her child instead of turning the berries over to the group, he refuses to accept his punishment. Instead he challenges Logan’s authority. This rebellion leads him on a path to discover that neither the world – nor his place in it – are what they seem.
Becker’s writing is beautiful. His descriptions of nature are lush and vivid, and the ECO-NOW Council, which monitors Eugene's every move, is staffed by unique and colorful characters.
But this is also a novel of ideas. Becker offers keen insight into the philosophy underlying environmentalism and is adept at weaving it into his story without being preachy. In particular, he understands that environmentalism is not merely an attack on technology. It’s also an attack on individualism and rationality – and environmentalists must wipe those things out in order to achieve their goals. |
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ReplyDeleteIt was good to meet you last night. You & my boyfriend are both from new england. I was going to pick up a copy later but then forgot. Is there a way I can get a signed copy now? Or are you going to be back in GA anytime soon?
ReplyDeleteBobbi Jo:
ReplyDeleteGood to meet you too. It was great to get together with so many liberty people on Saturday.
Yes, you can still get a signed copy of Full Asylum. Cost is $15.95 list price plus $5.95 shipping (approx 2 day delivery). If you want to proceed, e-mail me at Michael_Isenberg@comcast.net and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal.
Thanks!
Mike