
The humans in her story are very un-human.

Such times are unfathomable to us, yet creative writers regularly attempt to bring such to the table.

I am always curious to witness the undertaking of authors when they decide to write things that are an immense amount of time into the future. You'll know why I use that word in quotes once you read it, and you should. The story begins in mystery and continues that way, even after its "conclusion". I was not sure what to expect, but I was quickly drawn in. Much like the novel's title, 'a charming nightmare' of a far off future in another world. I liked the Douglas Adams references scattered within, with darker futurist tones. It felt well researched and created more a exiting touch to the world of ACN.įranke paints a beautiful unnerving world with an alarming future. use of 'nanos' is rather fascinating - something that would change medical science forever. We see bleakness, unnerving uncertainty - like its title, it is 'a charming nightmare' of a far off future. The mixed with the darkness of Vonnegut tones. I liked the futuristic science elements which draws enough from science fiction and science theory, to be plausible. I feel it is worth it, and once you are 5 chapters in, you'll be hooked. You'll need all your focus to keep your bearings within the novel. I'd advise you to read this over a weekend with no distractions or noise. If you clear your mind, steady your metaphorical feet, then you'll find something interesting here.

It takes some chapters into to get your feet grounded in the ACN universe. The language used has a interesting mix of formal eloquence and colloquialisms within the novel's text. Here we follow a story where the alien is us (as far as her captors are concerned), seen through the eyes of Aylin who acts as our guide through the strange new world.

Imagine being in a far off world into the future, everyone you ever knew are dead and all that you know, are but relics of a forgotten past! We follow the protagonist - Aylin who is pushed into a far off future on a alien world. 'A Charming Nightmare' (ACN) (Volume1) by Marie Kammerer Franke book review
