A review by mnboyer
The Hillside by Jane Smiley

adventurous dark hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

 The age of man is over and a Congress of animals now controls the world, and they've met to decide whether or not we have to eradicate humans from the planet entirely. With horses kind of in charge, I mean, I think they're going to vote yes... however, this is a uniquely interesting short story about what it would look like if tables were turned.