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michaeltylerland 's review for:
Lock In
by John Scalzi
4/5 stars
Despite its small page count, Lock In has an inventive premise and a rollicking plot. Millions of Americans suffer from a virus that causes Haden's Syndrome: they become locked into their own bodies, and interact with the rest of society through thought-controlled robots or by riding inside the bodies of trained human "Integrators". Murder and chaos ensue. FBI agents from a specialized Haden task force investigate.
"Rookie FBI agent teams up with more experienced colleague" is a trope that is done to death, but it seems to work well here. Along with a fast-moving plot, the author uses the unique technological aspects of his universe to explore disability culture, economic terrorism, political activism, and corporatism. If you're looking for a quick yet thought-provoking read, I would really recommend this novel.
Despite its small page count, Lock In has an inventive premise and a rollicking plot. Millions of Americans suffer from a virus that causes Haden's Syndrome: they become locked into their own bodies, and interact with the rest of society through thought-controlled robots or by riding inside the bodies of trained human "Integrators". Murder and chaos ensue. FBI agents from a specialized Haden task force investigate.
"Rookie FBI agent teams up with more experienced colleague" is a trope that is done to death, but it seems to work well here. Along with a fast-moving plot, the author uses the unique technological aspects of his universe to explore disability culture, economic terrorism, political activism, and corporatism. If you're looking for a quick yet thought-provoking read, I would really recommend this novel.