“Proxy”: a must-read
About a month ago, as soon as I realized my cousin’s birthday was coming up, I knew that that the perfect present for her would be a science fiction book, since she is an avid reader of that genre. However, I was not so certain about which one to buy her, as she hates run-of-the-mill novels. After racking my brain for some days, I suddenly stumbled upon “Proxy”, a science fiction novel I had read during the summer, and realized it would suit her down to the ground.
If there is one thing I know my cousin despises when reading a book, is a hackneyed plot. Proxy could not be further from that case, as its premise is unique and refreshing. It is based on a society where poor people are “proxies” for the upper-class, which means every time one of the latter breaks the law or does something wrong, the former are severely punished. Patrons never meet their proxies, until a spoiled and rich teenager named Knox meets his poor proxy Syd by chance and they begin a journey to bring down the system. …show more content…
The presence of a homosexual protagonist represents a welcome change among books of this genre, especially due to the fact that Syd’s sexuality is not a key element of the plot, but merely an additional feature of his personality. Moreover, one of the strongest points of the novel is its social commentary, as it deals with some of the most pressing issues in our contemporary society, namely consumerism and class struggle.
Undoubtedly, the uniqueness of the plot and characters in “Proxy” distinguishes it from any other science fiction novel, which is why I thought my cousin would find it thoroughly enjoyable. If you’re looking for an action-packed page-turner with compelling and relatable characters, then it might just be the perfect choice for you
About a month ago, as soon as I realized my cousin’s birthday was coming up, I knew that that the perfect present for her would be a science fiction book, since she is an avid reader of that genre. However, I was not so certain about which one to buy her, as she hates run-of-the-mill novels. After racking my brain for some days, I suddenly stumbled upon “Proxy”, a science fiction novel I had read during the summer, and realized it would suit her down to the ground.
If there is one thing I know my cousin despises when reading a book, is a hackneyed plot. Proxy could not be further from that case, as its premise is unique and refreshing. It is based on a society where poor people are “proxies” for the upper-class, which means every time one of the latter breaks the law or does something wrong, the former are severely punished. Patrons never meet their proxies, until a spoiled and rich teenager named Knox meets his poor proxy Syd by chance and they begin a journey to bring down the system. …show more content…
The presence of a homosexual protagonist represents a welcome change among books of this genre, especially due to the fact that Syd’s sexuality is not a key element of the plot, but merely an additional feature of his personality. Moreover, one of the strongest points of the novel is its social commentary, as it deals with some of the most pressing issues in our contemporary society, namely consumerism and class struggle.
Undoubtedly, the uniqueness of the plot and characters in “Proxy” distinguishes it from any other science fiction novel, which is why I thought my cousin would find it thoroughly enjoyable. If you’re looking for an action-packed page-turner with compelling and relatable characters, then it might just be the perfect choice for you