Review of The Speaker for the Trees by Sean DeLauder
5 stars
Throughout this story, I alternated between chuckling aloud,
exclaiming “ahh!” and saying, “That’s what I’ve always believed!” So clearly
this story touched my heart and soul; there’s much more here than meets the eye—philosophy,
metaphysics, a study of the human condition, for better or worse…
Somewhere far out in the universe is a planet known only as
Plant Plant, because the sentient denizens are just that-plants. They also hold
the secret of hyperspace technology, using Toasters. Periodically Plant agents
are sent out to visit other inhabited planets, to check on the dominant species
on each. Millenia ago, plant agents found dinosaurs to be the dominant species
on planet Earth; eventually, however, dinosaurs became supplanted by a primate
species, humanity. So plant agents visit Earth and appear human, interacting
with and observing humanity.
When the Council of Plants decides humanity must go, many
agents to Earth demur; but only two (guided by the Weed of Unknowing) determine
to act in humanity’s favor.
I received an e-book copy from the author in return for my
fair and impartial review.
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