eBook, 325 pages
Published July 31, 2021 by Cosmia Press.
It is the end of history and all is known, or will be soon. Humanity long ago transitioned to the era of holy technology. Now humans present as saintly animals, spending their days in meditation and drug-induced euphoria, far from the dark secrets their paradise is founded upon. But when an ancient prophet allegedly returns in the form of a troubled young girl, galactic peace can only last so long.
Geometry for Ocelots is the story of two monarch siblings gone to war at the end of time—a holy empress, and an alcoholic university dean. With galactic resources dwindling, both believe they hold the answer to the crisis; be it spiritual salvation or technological nirvana. Both will be gravely mistaken.
The Dune vibes are strong with this one, and it is a solid three-star book. Read, put aside and never revisit. A pity, though, as the world and its dynamics and inhabitants could have been used to carve a better story.
This book has its flaws, but it came into my life at an extremely critical time, when I was questioning my Christian faith. Its philosophical ideas of a universe which is mysterious, confusing, and no less beautiful or worthwhile for that mystery, really helped me come to terms with my developing agnosticism. Without it, I might not have been able to let go of the beliefs that were holding me back. Is that reason enough to rate it as one of my favorite books? Yes.
