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maggiebook's review against another edition
5.0
Probably one of the best Sci-Fi books I have read in awhile. The story takes place after a flu pandemic
that has left some people paralyzed (locked in). Devices are placed in the heads of locked in people which allow them to control and experience life through a robot. Their bodies stay in a sling but their minds can move around within the robot. The whole concept is very well thought out and explained to the reader early in the book.
We follow a locked in man in his mid twenties who starts to work at the FBI. His second day on the job, he and his partner are assigned to a murder. The book follows that story line.
As I said, I really liked this book.
The characters in this book have a backstory which is provided to the reader within the story rather than a narrative that introduces each character.
The author doesn't withhold information. The background of where the world is now is explained to the reader up front. You come into the story with full information.
The plot is more than a murder mystery. There are political, social and economic sub-plots which made the story more believable for me.
The setting is in the US as you would imagine it in the future with some scientific changes and the dealings with a pandemic aftermath which again made it very possible.
Highly recommend this book if you like a good, well thought out Sci-Fi novel.
that has left some people paralyzed (locked in). Devices are placed in the heads of locked in people which allow them to control and experience life through a robot. Their bodies stay in a sling but their minds can move around within the robot. The whole concept is very well thought out and explained to the reader early in the book.
We follow a locked in man in his mid twenties who starts to work at the FBI. His second day on the job, he and his partner are assigned to a murder. The book follows that story line.
As I said, I really liked this book.
The characters in this book have a backstory which is provided to the reader within the story rather than a narrative that introduces each character.
The author doesn't withhold information. The background of where the world is now is explained to the reader up front. You come into the story with full information.
The plot is more than a murder mystery. There are political, social and economic sub-plots which made the story more believable for me.
The setting is in the US as you would imagine it in the future with some scientific changes and the dealings with a pandemic aftermath which again made it very possible.
Highly recommend this book if you like a good, well thought out Sci-Fi novel.
kalkn's review against another edition
4.0
Second book I've read by Scalzi, and I have to say I'll keep reading them. Book was a good book to read in an afternoon, sitting by the window and watching the snow. After reading it, made me appreciate being able to rock my own chair, interact with the kids, enjoy my soda, all without a threep. Definitely enjoyed the book and would suggest it to anyone that loves a good mystery, action or thriller.
llamalluv's review against another edition
4.0
This was a little bit difficult to follow for the first chapter or two. I read the prequel novella and that cleared up a lot of confusion about the plague and the aftermath.
eskupslp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
noirverse's review against another edition
2.0
Rating this 2.5, rounded down. The worldbuilding was good, but I didn't really get into the mystery.
reforming_dragon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.5
cutenanya's review against another edition
5.0
I really love this book, it's got a decent plot, likable and believable leads and great world building. The audible book comes with the bonus (Unlocked) so I'm able to even better understand the Hayen syndrome. I'm skeptical at the speed at which the researchers manage to , it usually takes about that time to just apply for funding so it must be a very, very efficient and no nonsense world, one that is utterly different from ours (for certain). Anyway, the murder mystery is good because the idea behind is brilliant and I totally think it will be the perfect solution for the elderly and people with disabilities or paralysis.
I have already started the next book, which has a Haden version of gladiator!
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develop neural networks and mechanical threepsI have already started the next book, which has a Haden version of gladiator!
stepriot's review against another edition
2.0
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eb2114's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
teapottempest's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75