| Category: | Science Fiction & Fantasy |
|---|---|
| Author: | Costi Gurgu |
| Publisher: | Kult Books |
| Publication Date: | October 16, 2022 |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| ISBN-13: | ISBN 978-1-7386593-0-2 |
| ASIN: | B0BFBY7F5Y |
Servitude by Costi Gurgu presents a dystopian,
near-future world already destroyed by war, and characterized by economic
collapse and the rise of a brutal culture of servitude. Blake Frye is a New
York cop who has worked hard to dismantle illegal slave trade sponsored by
political elites and big corporations, navigating treacherous terrains, facing
the ruthlessness of an authoritarian regime, and underground camps that look
worse than the Nazi death camps. He is framed for treason, and his pregnant
wife is kidnapped. Blake must clear his name and save his wife, Isa, but the
stakes are just too high, and time is running out.
Costi Gurgu’s novel tells a story filled with pathos,
introducing a conflict and a setting that are strangely familiar. Those who
follow contemporary politics and the rise of modern authoritarianism will enjoy
Servitude. This precautionary tale warns about what our world could become
if those in power are not held accountable. It was hard for me to read this
novel without thinking about the vision of the current US President for his
country and the world. The setting is a world that is becoming real for most
people, and the scenes of urban decay in London, secret meetings, and harrowing
encounters with victims and perpetrators reveal a world where human rights are
eroded and debt-driven slavery is normalized.
From the fully drawn characters to the imaginative setting, this
dystopian tale features elements that enrich fantasy and science fiction. The conflict
is expertly handled, exploring questions of freedom, human dignity, and abuse
of power in a world on the brink of moral collapse. The setting in London is
intelligently rendered, and images of a city scarred by war, oppressed by
surveillance, and plagued by poverty will arrest the attention of readers,
especially in places like Oxford Street and Leicester Square. I enjoyed the
atmospheric writing, the sophistication in character development, and finely
rendered social commentaries. This one is a huge winner.
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