Did you feel that the content of the book had depth beyond being a science fiction?

[Melisa Jane]

This is a discussion topic for the January 2024 Book of the Month, "The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez


Did you feel that the content of the book had depth beyond being a science fiction?

[NetMassimo]

The interpersonal relationships have values that go beyond genre. Bellona's story shows courage and loyalty. The king and his daughter show a complex family dynamic that embraces personal issues and power-related issues. Issues such as prejudice are something far too common in our world, a case in which science fiction is used to develop important themes using people on another world.

[Zanne Crystle]

Yes, I think so. I like the book's inclusion of the role of faith and tradition in society. The book depicts different religious factions in the Kingdom (the Faithful, the Chosen, and the True) and how they clash or coexist. Laena and her students provided a comprehensive explanation of the ideologies of each faction and how they relate to each other. I think the author did a great job of showing how faith can provide comfort, guidance, and hope, but also how it can lead to conflict, intolerance, and violence.

[Susan Ledezma]

I think the book had a lot of depth beyond science fiction. The world building was very complex. It also showed politics and how religion and misconceptions play a role in it. I think the series has a lot of potential to show major themes of how power struggles can have very real impacts on a society. I'm very curious to see how these themes develop in the rest of the series.

[Peter Sasomo]

The book is encompassing a depth of values that extend far beyond the boundaries traditionally defined by genres. These connections are rooted in shared experiences, emotions, and understanding, making them rich and complex irrespective of any predefined classifications.

[britcott30]

Yes I think so. The theme and issues in the book can relate to our society. It also can reflects to reality that we live in now.

[Jay Lu]

The Great Migration is more than a sci-fi novel; it delves into faith, human nature, and societal issues. Steve Ramirez, with his rich world-building and vivid character development, presents a profound insight and reflection on the real world. This book offers a journey of thought and emotion for sci-fi enthusiasts.

[Sudhanshu Ranjan 1]

Does this book have vulgarity?

[Emma Ussel]

I do think it goes beyond SciFi, it dives into anticipation in a certain way, extrapolating from the current world's stakes in an interesting way. I do think it infers quite a lot about how the modern issues are perceived and lived by the author, if this makes any sense.

[Annabell Samuel]

The story is epic and relatable. It seemed like something that could have happened sometime in history, especially in the days before civilization. So, I believe the story had depth.

[Harty Muli]

Just like in the real world, the book's religious theme pitied different factions. In the process, it showed how religion binds people and at the same time causes divisions.

[Alida Spies]

In my view, it did. Some great life lessons were mentioned, e.g., the Zuni valuing things that cannot be bought, and Bellona's caution that we should not let the pain that life brings cause us to be unkind. Another aspect worth mentioning is the caring attitude that the team members displayed not only towards each other but also to other people that they met along the way.

[Aaron Joseph Maupin]

"The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez possesses depth beyond being a mere science fiction story. The book incorporates elements of fantasy and science fiction, but it also delves into themes such as relationships, uncertainty, fear, revenge, sacrifice, and the exploration of history and culture within the Kingdom. The multiple storylines, character development, and intricate world-building further cements my opinion that the plot could be a real-world experience.

[Sam Jonas]

Fantasy seems like a very significant part. Considering the thunder valley, and the animals, and then the alien beings.

[Patrícia Gomes]

Yes, it does! This book is a masterpiece full of great development. It's not just a product of imagination but it also touches on several interesting and current topics of our world as we know it.