But let’s be real here: the characters and the plot are great, but they are secondary to the world-building Scalzi manages here. He’s clearly thought through all the details of how a disease like Haden’s would change society, from new industries to bigotry and beyond. A touch I particularly enjoyed is how few places were prepared to deal with Agent Shane — so many subpar threeps, so much dust collecting on them — because let me tell you from first-hand experience, even when your disability isn’t a big deal to you, other people sure do act like it is. It’s a small concern, however, and ultimately I loved the book and would love to see more in the future set in this post-Haden’s world. Join us on December the 15th when Aliya will be discussing In Glorious Technicolor: A Century Of Film And How It Has Shaped Us by Francine Stock. Until then, hit up the comments and let me know what you thought of Lock In.
