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What they reckon about Skid:
SKID is a science fiction novel of considerable imaginative skill
that pokes fun at all forms of political correctness, while also
indicating that there are dangerous signs of a disintegrating world
that do not get adequately taken care of, that has several
parallels to life on earth as the reader will know and recognise.
The plot addresses some serious themes, touching on issues as
wide as the survival of any planet in the universe; from
pollution, to the exploitation of natural resources; the pros and
cons of collective versus individual action; organic versus
synthetic food; survival with humour versus the alienating aspects of a
form of political correctness.
Humour enters into all these fields which makes the book work
effectively - mainly through the reactions of the "offworlders",
Bruce (from New Zealand) and Sue from the USA. Both Bruce and Sue
react in stereotypical ways that show us they are caricatures of
the cultures they come from - but are drawn with such skill which
makes these characteristics amusing for the reader as we recognise
and are able to laugh at ourselves.
Unlike much science fiction, which gets bogged down in its own
detail and tends to stray so far from known worlds it is often
hard to get a grasp on the plot of the book, this book will
appeal to a wide audience - aficionados of the science fiction
and those who just enjoy a good read.