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Happily, ''Invasion'' could not be more relevant - it's rather bizarely timely given quite how explosive the spectacle of American Government has become in recent weeks - a move that Rhinehart could not have predicted, yet manages to mock and examine it all the same. Not stopping with the government, Rhinehart also turns an intelligent eye on society, family life and culture - all examined thoroughly, but never superficially. The main thrust of the plot has aliens landing on earth - furry balls who reminded me no end of the Tribbles from Star Trek. No scary Alien threat here though - these aliens initially just want to have fun - but soon find themselves getting far too involved in our world, and taking the Morton family along for the ride too. The addition of the family is the touch that turns this book from just a clever satire to a good story, as the satire itself would seem a little cold and agressive on its own - but in Billy and his family, a strong human heart is added to the tale which makes for a balanced read that works on several levels. Billy provides a compelling and likable voice to follow throughout the various forms that the story takes - and the reader's attention is kept taut by the various different styles that the story takes throughout. It can't be denied that the focus seems to drift slightly towards the end - almost ignoring the characters that have been built up to focus more on the general message, but the ride that takes the reader there is hugely enjoyable, so many thanks to the publishers for the copy.

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