I received a preview copy this book in exchange for writing a blurb if I liked it. The description intrigued me: a science fiction story from an outstanding author about translation. A psychic connection allows a linguist to impersonate a species upon whom space travel depends.
But I didn’t get the story I expected. Here’s my blurb:
I felt shattered, betrayed by all my hopes. Everything we believe about linguistics says shared language leads to greater understanding and compassion. This is why I translate. But language is also a technology, and technologies can destroy. S.L. Huang shows how lies using language can create an unthinkable disaster.
I can’t say more without spoilers. The Language of Liars will be published on April 21. You won’t be disappointed.
Semiosis 