Review: I would never have bought this book based on the blurb or cover
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
I figured this was going to be kind of a half hearted alien love affair book.  I was totally surprised.  It is actually very deep and the writing style is eloquent.  I wish I had a word to describe it- I suppose it is a sort of an abstract style, it kind of reminded me of Toni Morrison.  What it is not is a simple telling of a story, so if you aren't into creative prose it will likely not be your thing.The book explores the nature of love and emotion, of choices and selfishness, and even deeper the desire to assimilate and to force assimilation.I never would have purchased it.  I read it because it is available on Scribd through their partnership with Smashwords.  I start a lot of books that I doubt I'll finish.  This one kept me totally enthralled until I finished it (I think about 8 hours, LOL!)Here is a quote to give you an idea what to expect:**"Hey, what's wrong?""Nothing." Imms tries to smile.Nothing is what's wrong. An empty place is inside him, an arena that memories enter,  one after another, like performers in a circus. Flames, leaping like acrobats. The cool water of a silver lake, as mesmerizing in its grace as a dancer on horseback. A black sky, once the only thing Imms knew. Now that sky is temporary, the darkness between acts. He spends nights waiting for the curtain to rise, the lights to come up. The distractions to begin.**I think the author could have gone a little further in imagining the thought processes of a being without anger, but form the most part I thought it was fabulous.