The Rewilding by Erdbok Book Review
- Tabitha Tomala
- 14 minutes ago
- 2 min read
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The Rewilding Book Review
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Anna has only known life in the forest. Roaming the wilds with her anthropomorphic fox clan and the day to day of survival in the wild. That is, until the day humans invade their territory and steal Anna away. Forced into a city, where everything is new and frightening, Anna is subjected to the whims of a human named Isidore. He has one goal in mind, and he will stop at nothing to achieve it. Even if it means violating Anna’s mind and being.
Erdbok is great at achieving the vileness certain humans treat Anna and her kind. Though she was caught in the wild, Anna is not a simple mammal; she is a Mammalæ. The difference lies in her mind, where she has a computer processor. Because of this she is objectified by Isidore. It is heartbreaking to see the minimal care she is given, only enough to keep her functioning physically, yet not emotionally. And while there are advocates for Anna’s well-being, she must endure much to reach even a small semblance of comfort.
There were some actions taken by the forces opposing Isidore that didn’t quite line up with their goals. While wanting to retrieve Anna, they severely damaged other assets that seemed to be valuable. However, their misguided actions were the catalyst for further plot development and Anna’s push to make changes for herself.
The Rewilding is an easy to read novel, but carries heavy undertones of lost innocence and objectivity. While the details are not embellished, there is no doubt the torture Anna endures mentally is extensive. This novel would be recommended for those who enjoy cyberpunk elements and anthropomorphic creatures.
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