Children of the Gods by Konrad Koenigsmann

A clever and creative origin story, Children of the Gods by Konrad Koenigsmann presents another potential explanation for humanity’s origins in an expansive and erudite work of fiction.

After popping from a timeless void, a greater being bred his assistants, gods in all but name, who in turn designed humanity as one of many experiments. However, when those humans manage to escape into reality, they must wrestle with the philosophical weight of existence, as well as the knowledge that they were never meant to be real.

Koenigsmann takes a new angle on ancient mythology, with unruly children eventually betraying their masters and fathers, questioning everything and disobeying the rules. Readers can see the similarities between ancient myths and this updated retelling, but the modern touches make this story more accessible and engaging.

This heady and introspective novel, much of which takes place in the Republic of the Mind, is not a light read, nor an easy one. Packed with a complex hierarchy of characters, unusual technologies, and a dynamic plot that never sits still, readers are forced to stay on their toes and immerse themselves fully in this strange world. Disjointed as the book may seem at times, the manic pace and endless creativity make the novel well worth the read.

Overflowing with magical powers, strange mysticism, petty gods, and human foibles, Children of the Gods is a bizarre adventure borne from the mind of a uniquely talented author.

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