Review: Life Begins At Birth?
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 30, 2014
Star Child by Paul G. Day is a poignant sci-fi tale of fulfillment and regeneration set in a future millennium in a distant solar system. Tamsin is the sole human passenger on the starship Destiny, which has become a time capsule roaming aimlessly across the universe after the destruction of planet Earth. Accompanied by a humanoid named Destine and a set of robots that provide a sense of companionship, Tamsin approaches pubescence trying to discover the meaning of life. Though surrounded by artificial and insensitive intelligence, she is able to reach inside herself to find the answers she needs to begin a new chapter in human history.The author’s work is reminiscent of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence), itself a parable in the spirit of Pinocchio in discussing how all creation ultimately reflects the nature of God. Destine assumes a maternal nature while Jack, Simon and Peter act as Tamsin’s surrogate brothers. The irony is that Tamsin is continually seeking answers that she instinctively knows the answer to. She finds them through interaction with the humanoids, who in turn only have her as a frame of reference as to what a human being requires. It is her search for a kindred spirit that results in her discovery of the secret of procreation. Her robotic friends help her create a miracle as they join together to experience the miracle of life.This novel is suggested for young adults due to its mature subject matter, but will give them food for thought as they face similar questions in their own lives. Star Child by Paul G. Day is a quality read that you’ll be glad to share with star kids in your world.