Johnathan Soul is obviously a writer who sympathizes with people who are constantly struggling to assert themselves as dignified human beings in the face of a tyrannical political, economic and racist system. He puts his own experience and fascination with science fiction (not too far in the future) into a story about pioneers who could be likened to the founders of Liberia, the Hebrew Israelites of Dimona, Israel or those who follow Hon. Marcus Garvey or the Hon. Elijah Muhammad. That is, what would it be like if select group of Black Americans said to hell with this world and literally left the planet for another world?
Would these pioneers truly escape? Would their conquerors catch up with them? Could they develop—or find—a superior technology to the world of white people? Would they connect with other oppressed people? Cubans? Palestinians? How could their alliances form a strong future for a Black Martian Colony?
Johnathan Soul took alot of time developing the characters and background in this story. He also cares about them. The ending seemed a bit abrupt and left me wondering if a sequel was in the works. However, after going back in the book it seemed appropriate. The best thing about this book is the main characters are Black Americans and they are real. They are dignified, want a better life and highly educated. They are like myself and others I know. The use of technology and the extraterrestrials in the story is also fascinating. I wish there was a bit more of it.
There is a little of anti-religion in it. But it comes with the territory of technical and scientific people like his characters. Also some "love" scenes of which I personally don't care for in any story. But it was a little disappointing. I also would have liked to read a few more "oh no!" disaster down points. There is one near the end. That is good. But this is a colony. And even though it is an older one with one generation already settled, I would have liked some more suspense or thrill for the main characters. There were moments. But there was nothing heavy enough to make me concerned for their lives.
Johnathan Soul loves to see Black Americans succeed. He puts that in the story and the characters truly struggle. Yet they overcome and do so with great skill. Read this story and be inspired!
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