In an early introduction, he insists that his colleagues call him Control. I realize the title of this novel is AUTHORITY and that the book is much about who has authority in the confusing situation that is taking place in and around Area X. He is the new director of the Southern Reach. In AUTHORITY, the narrator is a male who calls himself Control. If you’re curious about my review of the first Southern Reach novel, click here for the ANNIHILATION REVIEW So…if AUTHORITY was a stand alone novel, I might not write a stellar review and I would give up on reading any other VanderMeer novels, but since I loved ANNIHILATION so much, I will read on. The writing itself, as is consistent with ANNIHILATION, has lovely moments.The narrator character is the protagonist and insists on being called Control. Though I’m not fond of him, he establishes a relevant relationship to someone who has survived Area X.It may not resolve completely, but the novel reveals enough enticing details to make the reading worthwhile.The story maintains the overall tension as introduced in the first novel.I Give this Book a Semi-Enthusiastic yes. I have not yet read ACCEPTANCE, but have been told by a trusted scifi-reading friend that the trilogy is worth reading overall.ANNIHILATION being the first, ACCEPTANCE is the third AUTHORITY is the second book in the Southern Reach Trilogy.I listened to the novel via Audible and felt it was difficult to follow and a little boring, this after loving the Audible version of ANNIHILATION.AUTHORITY, by Jeff VanderMeer, A Book Review Without Spoilers.įirst, A Little Data About this Book Review

Authority by Jeff VanderMeer