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Prophets Of The Ghost Ants (2012)

by Clark Thomas Carlton(Favorite Author)

3.81 of 5 Votes: 2

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

Eight of Cups

review 1: This book had me up late in the night, thinking I would read 'just one more chapter...' I couldn't put it down. It is blatantly clear that the author is an avid observer of bugs - everything from their appearance to their behaviour and everything in between. The tale itself can be described as a sort of 'coming of age' story, following the life and adventures of Anand, a young teenager in a world where humans have evolved to a size smaller than ants. Humans and insects live together in colonies, much like the ants and termites and roaches they live with. The sheer imagination of Clark Thomas Carlton's work is incredible. If you are squeamish, hate bugs, cannot fathom the idea of eating roach eggs or sucking the lymph from a mites leg, then don't read this book. This book h... moreas it all, from the intricate social structure Carlton created, to the imaginative culinary delights and to the jaw-dropping military tactics that had me flipping pages! To say this was Anand's story is just a pebble dropped in a pond. This was more of an ensemble tale that touched on several character's lives and weaved together through their association with Anand. Brilliant work. I look forward to its sequel!
review 2: This story had excellent worldbuilding. Right away, I fell into the story, and I cared about the characters. The world is brutal and a bit depressing, but the main character really made me keep reading, because I wanted him to succeed. I haven't read anything quite like it before or since. I could tell that a lot of research was put into making the different groups unique, and that's always a plus. I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who doesn't mind a challenging, emotional, but rewarding read. less

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