I have just finished Hellsans by Ever Dundas. It took me a little longer than I intended, largely because I struggled at times to maintain my attention. That difficulty, I think, comes down to how long it takes for the universe to make sense. There is very little exposition or direct explanation of what is happening in this near-future society, and much of the novel relies on the reader slowly assembling the rules of the world from context. By the end, it becomes clear that […]