She does such an excellent job at this that the reader actually walks away from the story feeling like they have been told a secret which they too must keep. This kind of writing is hard to come by, especially in regards to grim topics such as nuclear fallout. Many writers, directors, and game designers have created their own interpretations of post-nuclear worlds, but none of them have come close to the unique attempt that “Searching for Summer” makes. Interestingly enough, some of the concepts in this story, like blissful ignorance, are discussed in another well noted book, 1984. 1984 came out before “Searching for Summer” though, meaning that Aikens could have taken certain concepts from the book like, “ignorance is strength,” and shown how it truly can be seen that way. Rest aside however, the short story reflects on many issues and ideals that are still current today. This is a remarkable feat for a short story; it is usually an accomplishment that only those of the likes of Shakespeare can create. That is exactly why “Searching for Summer” deserves to go down in history as one of the most emotionally gripping, intelligently written pieces of literature ever
She does such an excellent job at this that the reader actually walks away from the story feeling like they have been told a secret which they too must keep. This kind of writing is hard to come by, especially in regards to grim topics such as nuclear fallout. Many writers, directors, and game designers have created their own interpretations of post-nuclear worlds, but none of them have come close to the unique attempt that “Searching for Summer” makes. Interestingly enough, some of the concepts in this story, like blissful ignorance, are discussed in another well noted book, 1984. 1984 came out before “Searching for Summer” though, meaning that Aikens could have taken certain concepts from the book like, “ignorance is strength,” and shown how it truly can be seen that way. Rest aside however, the short story reflects on many issues and ideals that are still current today. This is a remarkable feat for a short story; it is usually an accomplishment that only those of the likes of Shakespeare can create. That is exactly why “Searching for Summer” deserves to go down in history as one of the most emotionally gripping, intelligently written pieces of literature ever