Book: Birds of Maine
Author: Michael DeForge
Pages: 464
This is my 219th read for the year
What Amazon Says:
Long after the demise of humankind, birds roam freely around a new earth complete with fruitful trees, sophisticated fungal networks, and an enviable socialist order. The universal worm feeds all, there are no weekends, and economics is as fantastical a study as unicorn psychology. No concept of money or welath plagues the thoughts of these free-minded birds. Instead, there are angsty teens who form bands to show off their best bird song and other youngesters who yearn to become clothing designers even though clothes are only necessary during war. (The truly honorable professions for most birds are historian or librarian). These birds are free to crush on hot pelicans and live their best lives until a crash-landed human from the moon threatens to change evertyhing. Michael DeForge's post-apocalyptic reality brings together the author's quintessential deadpan humor, surrealist imagination, and undeniable sociopolitical insight.
Weird
Stars: 3
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