K. L. DAVIDSON
Reviewed by W. D. KILPACK III - July 8, 2024
Ten Thousand Fields is a haunting tale that could easily be slipped into the prequel of a dystopian sci-fi epic.
It is something of an origin story of self-learning artificial intelligence but deftly woven into another tale of “hell hath no fury” that is not only reasonable, but relatable and justifiable.
In that, it is reminiscent of Bradbury. The concept of books within books is fascinating, which the entire story not only describes but embodies. Davidson also fills the pages of this modern-day tale set in Florida and Toronto, which spans decades, with great descriptions, like “his eyes, the irises of which were so dark brown they usually blended right into his pupils, giving no real distinction as to where one began and the other ended.”
The characters are believable, well realized, and full of shades of gray, right up to the last word. Highly recommended!
