It's simply one of those science-fiction novels that are too complex and passionate for certain sci-fi fans, and too science-fictional for more sophisticated readers (or better, those readers who believe they're too sophisticated for sci-fi, and don't know s--t about science-fiction). Unluckily. It's one of the best American novels I've ever read, and it says so much, maybe too much, about how much men (I mean males) owe women, about what role women really play in your life, and teaches truths most men (I mean males) are too stupid to understand (and don't think for a moment that I'm a woman; I'm not). A real masterpiece, and I may bet my 20 euros, maybe even 30, that the day comes when this will be taught in colleges and be part of the American lit canon. The prophet has spoken.
THEY ARE AMONG US. In this 1993 book, the aliens are here on Earth--and it's definitely not a secret. Reen is a "Gray," a small gray-skinned alien having a huge head with big black eyes--and he is the White House chief of staff. This is an alien invasion story crossed with a political thriller- and it works as an exciting narrative as well as being thought-provoking science fiction. We follow Reen as he plays his political power games with the FBI and the CIA. And, increasingly, he's playing politics with others of his alien species. As the alien plan unfolds, we see that their biggest problem is--becoming too human. Reen is certainly one of the most interesting aliens since Mr.Spock...
