Review: Engrossing and powerful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 30, 2013
I read "Beyond Neanderthal", the sequel to this book, a couple of weeks ago, and since then I've been eager to once again plunge into an engrossing world of Brian Bloom's creation."The Last Finesse" is quite a long novel, and it deals with complex themes such as political conspiracy, global warming, the financial crisis and nuclear power. The author probes the question of how humanity can navigate its way through all of these modern problems and crises without resorting to violence. Despite its weightiness, "The Last Finesse" is also an enjoyable read that most readers will enjoy dipping into over a fortnight or so.I was particularly impressed by the way in which Bloom integrated thoughtful commentary on the politics of the day into his plot. That dimension of the book makes it significant, as well as entertaining.