A review by jonfaith
We Monks & Soldiers by Lutz Bassmann, Antoine Volodine

3.0

Even in a flawed or degenerate form, a proletarian universe could only be better.

This proved a bizarre treatment of revolutionary History, how each iteration can be sabotaged or loses its footing. It is enough to make one question the very notion of Progress. I wasn't annoyed with this exercise, even as the narrative began to hastily devour itself. Perhaps it is my liberal circumstances which inhibit or blind? I personally like the idea of exorcism achieved through the use of grenades. I should qualify that, I like the idea in theory. Then again, the need for exorcism remains superfluous to my droning and plodding.

I do savor the idea of the post-exotic, though I find its apogee a fleeting endeavor. All too often we instead find taxonomies and digressions in the wake of further exploration. I still recommend [b:Radiant Terminus|29633875|Radiant Terminus|Antoine Volodine|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1460506113l/29633875._SY75_.jpg|42568732] to everyone.