I found the descriptions of urban slums and city-edge wastelands a disturbing commentary on present trends. There’s realism too, however, and not a little humour, in the humans’ tendency to fail spectacularly (like Icarus) – or at least to fall short. "There’s magic in the descriptions of visionary architecture and idealistic modified environments, as well as in the imagined realisation of the ancient human aspiration for flight. When We Have Wings is that rare thing, a compelling read that is both emotionally and intellectually satisfying." Author: Amanda Lohrey "A brilliantly conceived vision, bold in its execution and utterly convincing in its detail. This is an addictive mystery, clever and compelling." Author: Jane Campion, director of The Piano and Bright Star The world of flying is so complete, so detailed and real, it was as if I was flying, as if I could feel my wings. "This book is intoxicating it made me imagine things I never imagined before.
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