Dark Universe by Daniel F. Galouye
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I'm of two minds on this one. For sheer enjoyment, I thought this was middling at best, very much an early 60's schlock SF, but thanks to Richard Dawkins' foreword and obvious love for the tale's underlying idea, I'm willing to be generous.

What's so good about it?

Ah, well, a whole post-apoc where everyone's blind, and the worldbuilding surrounding it. Dark Universe indeed. And no, this isn't a grand-scale post-heat-death beauty. Alas. THAT would have been gorgeous.

When it comes to my synesthesia, I just smelled mushrooms and damp in this novel. No butter, no heat, alas.


Personal note:
If anyone reading my reviews might be interested in reading my own SF, I'm going to be open to DM requests. I think it's about time I get some eyes on them.

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