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The God Game
by Danny Tobey
The God Game is a story that brings the fun of gaming with the good and bad side of A.I.
With the increase in games like Pokemon Go and Wizards Unite, the book feels like there could be people playing the G.O.D game now, and none of us would know. The way the technology overlapped reality in the book was one of my favourite elements. Even if certain aspects of the technology made me want to cover all the microphones and camera on my tech devices.
The characters in The God Game is a mix of people that we would or do know from school. The leading character Charlie has given up at school after the death of his mother. Throughout the story, Charlie deals with the moral quandary of what he is willing to do to get the best opportunity. Is getting a leg up in life worth the downfall of someone else. I enjoyed the fact that Charlie and his friends battle with the decision they make when they no the price.
Another element of the book that I felt was well done was showing each of the Vindicators (The name of Charlie friendship group) are dealing with there own issue, some dealing with different aspects of mental health. But the one thing they are all dealing with the pressure wither from home, school or society.
I did find it hard to like all the characters but that might have something to do with me being a goody two shoes at school.
Overall the book is fastpaced, with an interesting and thought-provoking plot. It's easy to read with some great surprises.
My rating for The Good Game is 4 out of 5.
Thank you to Gollancz and Netgalley for providing me with an E-book copy of The God Game for a fair and honest review.
With the increase in games like Pokemon Go and Wizards Unite, the book feels like there could be people playing the G.O.D game now, and none of us would know. The way the technology overlapped reality in the book was one of my favourite elements. Even if certain aspects of the technology made me want to cover all the microphones and camera on my tech devices.
The characters in The God Game is a mix of people that we would or do know from school. The leading character Charlie has given up at school after the death of his mother. Throughout the story, Charlie deals with the moral quandary of what he is willing to do to get the best opportunity. Is getting a leg up in life worth the downfall of someone else. I enjoyed the fact that Charlie and his friends battle with the decision they make when they no the price.
Another element of the book that I felt was well done was showing each of the Vindicators (The name of Charlie friendship group) are dealing with there own issue, some dealing with different aspects of mental health. But the one thing they are all dealing with the pressure wither from home, school or society.
I did find it hard to like all the characters but that might have something to do with me being a goody two shoes at school.
Overall the book is fastpaced, with an interesting and thought-provoking plot. It's easy to read with some great surprises.
My rating for The Good Game is 4 out of 5.
Thank you to Gollancz and Netgalley for providing me with an E-book copy of The God Game for a fair and honest review.