The Prophets

The synopsis held so much promise, but the storytelling left me wanting. Like a wagyu steak prepared by a vegan. (Spoken as a pescetarian...) After reading Kindred by Octavia Butler and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi this year, this one just fell flat in comparison. Jumping from point of view to point of view was disorienting. I had to take notes to keep names straight because they weren't characterized distinctly enough to tell apart. It felt like it was being dictated by someone without a vested interest in what was happening. Just informational almost as if written for a grade. To be clear, it isn't a bad book, I just did not appreciate the writing style. I can't give high ratings for representation alone. I did love the part when Maggie showed support for Samuel and Isaiah and agreed with the shadows that they were meant for a different time where they could be together.