Review of David Goodman, “Such Is My Idea Of Happiness”, Clarkesworld Issue 205, October (2023): Read Online. Reviewed by Myra Naik.
A very timely story about wealth and power concentrated in the hands of a few. Actually, there are very few instances where such a story would not be timely!
When you’re too tired, you have no energy to think. Without original thought, you cannot uplift yourself.
This is true for oppressed and exploited people across the globe, across time. This particular story is set in a future London, with the city and the world being so different from what it is today, and heartbreakingly similar in a few terrible ways.
Stepping out of your comfort zone may bring you peace and contentment, but it’s so hard to step out. Even if your current situation is not ideal, it’s still better than an unknown future, right? There is fear and the people with power exploit that fear. It’s an age old game, and the powerful players keep winning.
But sometimes, there’s a revolution. And sometimes, the good guys might just win.
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