Somewhere near Sumatra a strange thing happens: newts are observed coming on to shore at night and dancing. Soon they begin to learn to speak, and men discover that they can be put to great use working under water. They are used as slaves, experimented on and encouraged to breed hugely. Then these 'aboriginal newts' realise that they can rule the world in their own way . . . Extremely funny, and horrifically prophetic. A brilliant read.
(Julie Higgins - bwl 44 February 2008 ) |
