Coming out of the Shadow

[3] It belongs to the genre of social science fiction of dystopia type and describes the future of the Earth under control of the aliens.

In the introduction to the book, the author reveals that the plot of the novel is an evolution of an idea found in the short story Solidarność by Julia Nidecka.

The reviewer Jan Bodakowski notes that the latter arguments were repeated almost literally by Polish politicians who pushed for integration into the European Union.

[3] Another critic notes the parallel with the stationing of the Soviet Army in Poland, including its eventual demoralization.

[4] The novel includes features of a bildungsroman: The life story of protagonist Tim illustrates the growth of the resistance among teenagers and young scientists.