The first part of the book is very good. The problems of a mother whose husband has died suddenly - and whose death has made her aware of some unsavory things about him - with two teenage children headed towards dysfunctionalism and with problems at work are very well described. The techno-fantasy drift whereby the aforementioned husband somehow comes back from the dead by turning into a pulse in the network also fits, as does the entry into the field of energy and sustainability issues. From here on, however, the author gets carried away and literally throws everything into the plot: African and Native American myths, Saddam Hussein and Islamic fundamentalism, family violence, dreaming crystals, miracle-working actions. In short, the suspension of disbelief on the part of the reader is pushed to its extremes, until it disappears altogether. It is a pity, because with more restraint the book could have been enjoyable.

Unfortunately the book stopped workin after a little while, so I couldn't finish it. Seemed to be a DRM-issue.

This is not a simple read for a lazy day. This story will wake up your brain and provoke you to think. The story is beautifully written in a way that mixes modernism with age-old tales and myths. Here, the past and the present collide to create a better future. It's a story of healing and finding your way in a chaotic existence. I think that it's a great book and a must-read for anyone who believes in spirituality. The story is very well written and I found it entertaining. A word of warning, though. As I said, it is not a simple or straightforward novel, it's rather intricate and will require readers' full attention. I enjoyed it and would recommend it to my fellow readers who are not scared of reading something outside of their norm. Because this is a unique story that has never been told before, especially not in this profound and intense way.

Combining cutting edge digital advances (such as artificial minds) with prehistoric mythology and enwrapped in literary imagery and lyricism, MOTHER OF FLOODS is a sometimes fatalistic but eminently hopeful perspective of the unavoidable end of the world and its eventual new building. Its spirituality and character evolution will appeal.

I’d never heard of the author before, but I love dystopian fiction and the blurb sounded original, so I decided to give it a go. This is the author’s debut and I look forward to reading her next book. The book takes the concept of living in harmony with yourself and the world which I haven’t come across. I was impressed by the way the author blends myths, storytelling concepts, speculative fiction and cultural practices. I enjoyed the use of multiple narrators who play small roles individually and much bigger roles collectively. I did have trouble keeping track of all the characters though. The book covers a wide range of subjects I wasn’t expecting like death, rape in marriage and abortion. This is impressive and has huge depth.

This is a strong debut novel. It is dense and intelligent and contains smart prose. This is not a quick read since it's complex and has a large cast. Highly recommended.

Thanks very much for the ARC for review!!