The Colony: A Political Tale

by Reggie Rivers

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970454236
• ISBN13: 9780970454232
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: SCA Publishing
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Shocking and Revolutionary

I was totally unprepared for the depth of this amazing book! A fan of his radio show, I always enjoy Reggie's pleasant demeanor and his direct, insightful point of view. My wife loved his most recent novel My Wife's Boyfriend so when I saw him again at a Borders in Parker, I picked up The Colony and began reading it later that night. The story of two opposing yet intertwined colonies of ants starts out as an intriguing political allegory but takes a variety of turns that parallel current events in a way that caught me off guard. Many times during the second half of the book I found myself saying, "No way!" to descriptions of events that hit close to home in such direct language I couldn't believe my eyes! At one point, the escaped General Walters tells the heroine, "Technically, a terrorist is someone who deliberately kills or injures innocent civilians in order to bring about political change. But in practical terms, a terrorist could be anyone who thwarts the will of the powerful." That heroine is Ashanti, a worker ant who challenges the previously unchecked power of Antistan's President Gamba and his collusion with Alpha Zee [the colony who helped install him after inciting a civil war]. I can imagine every thoughtful reader cheering Ashanti even though the revolution is ultimately aimed at the colony which most closely resembles... Well, I don't want to spoil the story or unfairly project my own interpretations! A thrilling, fast-paced and thought-provoking read, I highly recommend The Colony for anyone willing to peek behind the curtain of international relations, propaganda and the War on Terror.

Great Book

I purchased this book on Sunday afternoon and finished it early Monday night. Fortunately I had the day off because I found it difficult to put the book down. The story line fascinated me and I found myself thinking of several events in history that included European colonial powers in Africa, Adolph Hitler and his influence on the German people, and most recently, the events following the attacks of 9/11. I am an avid reader and I rarely read allegories or fiction. However, in this instance I highly recommend Reggie Rivers book.

Way better then expected

This book was much better then I expected. I used to read Reggie River's opinion column every week when he wrote for the Denver Post. I usually only read the most popular books because I like to know that they will be "Page Turners" and I really only got this book because Reggie has done a lot in my city. However, I couldn't put the book down. I think he not only produced a really well written book, but incorporates some interesting and sometimes all too true political comparisons to the real world.

A great novel!

I could barely put this book down. It was really good. After finishing it last night, I've already passed it along to a friend. I loved the satire. Buy it today!

Great Read.

Reggie Rivers does an exceptional job writing a "political tale". The book is politcally themed with many issues that are relevant in the world today. He develops his characters well, allowing you to immerse yourself in the story. I would recommend this book to anyone even if politcs aren't normally something you would read about. It is very well written and quick moving. Two thumbs up.