Bite sized visions of dystopian futures. The book contains 30 very short stories featuring robots, AI, electronic credit systems, radical body modificBite sized visions of dystopian futures. The book contains 30 very short stories featuring robots, AI, electronic credit systems, radical body modifications and more. Marvellous snippets that make a big impact on you as you read. At the end of the book are a series of responses to the stories from robotic experts which were an interesting addition.
These were powerful stories that stay with you long after you close the book. The fascinatingly eerie takes on the near future were well-crafted to give you nightmares. Some shorts were only a few pages long which I felt were a little too short to more than glimpse at an idea and the briefness of the stories did not lead to much character development or extensive plots. But many were just the perfect size for a quick reading break to devour the thought provoking ideas often with twisted endings. The book contained a wide range of interesting concepts that Id like to read expanded versions of in a longer story by the author.
I loved this dark glance upon the future which reminded me of the TV series Black Mirror. Very imaginative, sometimes disturbing sometimes humorous but all brilliant examples of possible futures that were scarily recognisable.
I look forward to Volume 2.
Anyone who loves sci-fi, dystopia, speculative fiction and robots should pick up a copy to read...more
An exhilarating ride filled with robots and aliens, escapism at its best. There is plenty of action and a dystopian end-of the world bleakness as the An exhilarating ride filled with robots and aliens, escapism at its best. There is plenty of action and a dystopian end-of the world bleakness as the plot unravels. Some questions from the first book are answered but this book intriguingly creates many more. A healthy dose of science, genetics and conspiracy theories are mixed in as well.
I’m looking forward to the 3rd book in the series.
Who should read: Anyone who enjoys sci-fi, aliens and robots....more
Snow Crash is an exhilarating ride through the future, dramatically portrayed by Neal Stephenson. It appeals to all my nerdy, geeky, futuristic tendenSnow Crash is an exhilarating ride through the future, dramatically portrayed by Neal Stephenson. It appeals to all my nerdy, geeky, futuristic tendencies. The two main characters Hiro a freelance hacker and Y.T. a teenage skateboard courier are amazingly fun, interesting portrayals. I loved Y.T. with her spunky attitude, she's a teenage girl with a runaway mouth and daredevil guts. However the main "character" in this book is the technology. Stephenson describes in detail many elements that he visualises for the future: Robotic guard dogs, the metaverse, skateboard couriers etc.. And this is surrounded by satire, politics and religion which although confusing and messy at times is a brilliantly surreal, thrilling experience....more
This is a fun book packed full of references to gaming and geek culture of the 1980s. A gamers paradise. A true MMO adventure story. I should have comThis is a fun book packed full of references to gaming and geek culture of the 1980s. A gamers paradise. A true MMO adventure story. I should have completely loved it but I found parts were too predictable and did not like the ending. I'm not a fan of YA love stories and this book has one with all the cliche. I also felt that once all the references were removed there wasn't much plot left but it was still a highly enjoyable read. And it got an extra star just for the mega kickass killer robots.........more
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