jomerl 's review for:

Artifical Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver

5.0

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - as expected! When Smitty reviewed this book nearly a year ago, I downloaded it to my kindle. Then, I had the opportunity to receive an ARC copy ahead of the traditional US publishing date and I immediately requested (I also ordered the physical copy!) 

In the dystopian, not-so-distant future an AI artilect is running against a former U.S. president in the most significant election in world history. The general population around the world is electing a protector - someone to help the world ravaged by climate change. 

Most of the story is told from the POV of Marcus Tully, a no-nonsense journalist still grieving his wife and unborn daughter killed in a natural disaster, but we also get a few POVs from friends and accomplices throughout the book.

The narration is definitely written by a man, which honestly I don’t typically enjoy but in this case it’s perfect for the story. Don’t expect flowery prose here, but expect direct communication and investigative research as you follow the twisting, gripping plot.  

The lessons from this book have kept me thinking and I know I will continue to debate the moral dilemmas faced head-on by Thomas Weaver in this story. If you have even the slightest interest in this book, I highly recommend reading. 

Thank you so much to the talented author, NetGalley, Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read this book. 

“Use that great artificial intelligence of yours. And then develop some wisdom.”