Set in 5 years (published 2019), Lion is an em-tracker. He used his empathy skills to find truths & help move the future in positive directions. With a strong vegan & animal rights undercurrent, this slick novel involves a lot of cultural references- fans of Dune & Apocalypse Now will especially enjoy the plenty here. And the constant pot smoking made this apt for a 4/20 read! But the many references garble the plot which slows down the pacing…