(Ascension by Nicholas Binge).
In all seriousness though, I’m not even mad about it. I loved the movie Annihilation to a level I didn’t know existed (sorry Vandemeer, one of the only instances I can say I liked the movie better). Saw it 7 times in theaters when it came out. And after reading Ascension, I’m thinking I might be at liberty to consider it as number 8.
Ascension is what would be created if the movie Annihilation went into the shimmer and rubbed up against a mountain.
Ascension is the result of turning Annihilation into a Mad Lib.
Ok I’m done with the cringy comparison jokes. The style is simple yet evocative. Succinct in its elaborate detail. Fortunately, it was quite easy to forget the epistolary manner in which it’s written, and the very fact they are letters at all is to bring an even more dynamic aspect to an already intricate plot. While I’m convinced of the book’s inspiration and found it glaringly obvious, it had an esoteric nature that belonged solely to itself and raised philosophical questions that the influence did not. Binge skillfully crafted intricate and multidimensional characters by meticulously delving into their personalities, motivations, and backgrounds. Through nuanced descriptions, dynamic dialogues, and subtle character arcs, the author has breathed life into each individual that fervently resonated with depth and authenticity.
by KBlake1982