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Reviewed by Jessica Barbosa for Readers' Favorite
In a world that was seemingly perfect, Etan Standish was a master architect called the “Finisher”, a nickname he earned through persistence. In this world, architects were interpreters of intention, and their tasks were endless. As the “Finisher”, he was capable of any task, but at home, in his personal life, he allowed problems to linger, but they never quietly disappeared as he hoped. Suddenly, the usual routines were not enough, and the world felt misaligned, as if he were seeing it through glass. It all felt hollow. The system that once felt clear and reliable suddenly raised questions with no easy answers, and the truth he may be seeking may lead him to something he was not prepared for. Read No Winning This War by Darice Fetcher to find out more!
No Winning This War by Darice Fetcher follows Etan Standish as cracks begin to form in the life he thought was predictable and safe after an argument with his partner, Ellen. What begins as a feeling of unease with Ellen's choices escalates, and the story effectively conveys how his dissatisfaction with life gradually builds into a full-blown crisis. This story focuses on mood and character, posing some very deep questions about control, identity, and the nature of free will, and it is a reminder that even the most well-constructed system can be a prison. I found this to be a character-driven journey that looks past the usual dystopian drama to show the effects of living by strict standards set in place by society itself. The action was not in overt conflict, but in the psychological toll of being under constant direction and observation masquerading as care. Fetcher has built a world that is a plausible extension of our own society, and Etan's struggle is both relatable and unsettling. By the final page, I was still thinking about Etan and his choices. I found this book to be a thought-provoking read that stayed with me long after the last page.
