In this finale in the Neanderthal Parallax trilogy, Robert J. Sawyer offers a book filled with brilliant ideas. Whether it's his speculation on religion -- he offers a biological explanation for the belief in God -- to his musings on sexuality and the reduction of crime, Sawyer proves once again why he is one of Canada's leading science fiction writer.
My only complaint with this book is that the writing can be clunky at times, resulting in some wooden characters. As well, with so many ideas packed into a single book, the reader is not able to fully enjoy many of Sawyer's wonderful concepts. A good example is the book's theory that human consciousness is impacted by the earth's magnetic field. This is an intriguing idea that unfortunately is not fleshed out, due to Sawyer's having to deal with so many other concepts. All in all, however, this is a highly enjoyable book.
3 out of 5 stars
