Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Fireborn
I enjoyed this story, almost reading it as if it were a fairy tale or moral lesson rather than a science fiction story. The author seemed to suggest that the fireborn were a temptation to Onyx and Jasper's humanity by the way the two characters were tempted into different lifestyles. The temptation seemed to lead to the more science fiction aspect, but the characters both chose to leave it behind, making me feel like this was more of a moral lesson than a science fiction story. When I think of science fiction, I usually think of something unavoidable that changes humanity. In this story, though, they disregarded the technology of the fireborn and therefore showed the worth and value of humanity over a higher technology.
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I really enjoyed this story too, although it seems a little too hopeful on the side of humanity when they both decide to screw over those who presented them with the opportunity/means to get to the coast. I think this story definitely says a lot about humanity in general and the strive for accomplishment, regardless of who they have to step on to get it. The fireborn aren't wholesome creatures, they're greedy, selfish, and prideful. I still can't help but feel sorry for them when they lose their opportunity to go live on the moon due to some "helpful" humans tampering with technology.
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