Important Pieces

The most sophisticated "engineering" process on Earth is pregnancy among mammals -- especially among humans. There is already talk of using goats and cattle to produce industrial products instead of milk, and possibly bringing to term organic machines, programmed in eggs to develop in the womb. What if this happens... and continues? 

Might poor women earn a living by renting out their wombs for industrial "piecework" production of high-end organic machinery? In this chilling, award-nominated tale, a master of modern science fiction lets us glimpse an all-too possible near future when science, economics and individual dignity clash across the most intimate battlefield of all.

Piecework by David Brin is an emotional, science fiction roller coaster: life goals, personal choices, friendship and betrayal...every bit of it dripping with futuristic slang, almost to the point of distraction. I love the character Io and her determination, but despised Perseph and her irresponsible nature. The dramatic comparisons and contrasts are the perfect buildup for the shocking ending.

I had no idea what to expect from this story, but I certainly didn't expect the revelation at the end. All of a sudden, little details became extremely significant in hindsight. I definitely recommend this to sci-fi fans.

As always,
AstraDaemon