- Wonderfully unbiased, In Ora chronicles a human tale super-imposed over a deeply engaging dystopian world, pitting a controlled humanity over a wanton one.
In Ora: The Land of the Superior
In Ora: The Land of the Superior presents a micro-chasm of a world divided in two – on the one hand, you have Origin, which is aptly named, personifying, in some symbolic sense, the basic impulses we, as humans, carry and come from. Ora, on the other hand, represents the future – an evolved, seemingly immaculate manifestation of our future selves, which eschews the imperfections of our animal histories.
Luke, a resident of Origin, must trek to Ora in order to save the life of Ruyi, with her in tow, in order to cure her of a life threatening disease. However, as they embark on this journey, succumbing to the expectations and costs imposed on them within Ora, it becomes clear that the seemingly beautiful and Eden-like realm is not as pristine as it seems, and that there are human costs involved in the technological advantages that it provides.
Voce has done a tremendous job of keeping the narrative unbiased, and as close to the telling of a story that was (or will be) without stifling it with personal agenda. The world-building is fantastic, and it is evident that a reader that enjoys dystopian science fiction will yearn for more, learning about both the worlds of Origin and Ora, and how they came to be. The ability to traverse between the philosophical and ethical, while keeping the reader engaged within the juicy futuristic world they find themselves in, is exquisitely done. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable read that will immerse any fan of speculative science fiction into hours of thought-provoking escape.
Having been moving around since I was young, I have difficulty identifying only one place as home, so instead of being associated with a specific place or culture, home is where the loved ones and the dog are.
Twenty-over-years of professional working experience taught me a lot about humans; the good, the bad, the mess, and the reality that despite all those years spent, I still don’t get much closer to understanding them, but continue to try as I believe everyone has their personal struggle in their existence in the world and relationships.
Aside from writing and trying as much as possible to avoid awkward social interactions, I actually enjoy socializing with selective people, especially in outdoor activities because nature is my passion; scuba diving, rock climbing, hiking, and trekking, to name a few. I have dropped more since I haven’t got my hand on the fountain of youth. Besides those, I enjoy chilling and baking at home, riding a motorcycle and strolling at the beach with my faithful dog, and befriending whatever dogs that don’t mind our presence.
