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jbaby's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't know what to expect with this one, but I really loved it. Suarez has nailed it 4 times in a row!!!
mbcovarrubias's review against another edition
4.0
It was very entertaining and fun to read. It was action packed and a fun concept. After a few books that I didn't really enjoy, it was a good break.
tomasthanes's review against another edition
3.0
Good story and likable characters. The first chapter is a challenge to get through ("heavy" physics) but push through - it'll be worth it. The Bureau of Technology Control (BTC) is responsible for restraining technology that is beyond humanity's maturity to manage (therefore assumes evolution); it absorbs the new technology (using it for its own uses) and releases it when humanity is ready. However, in my reading of the book, the BTC absorbs but never gives back (a bit like our federal government absorbing power which it never releases). Technology corrupts and absolute technology corrupts absolutely. Along with absorbing the technology, they also absorb the discoverers/innovators who, if they don't voluntarily join the BTC, get sent to Hibernity ("hibernate"?), a prison from which there is no escape. An interesting thought was that the ideal woman was only possible via genetic manipulation and even then she was barren.
ingo_lembcke's review against another edition
5.0
Started February 22nd, 2014.
Goodreads shows this as a Kindle eBook, but actually I bough this at ebookstore.sony.com. As this is closing in March 2014, this may be one of the last books I will buy there. Sad to see it go, it was by far my most favorite store, search in search, all settings I wish for sorting, every sort both in ascending and descending order, a functioning author-reminder I will also sorely miss (ok, I also signed up for author-alarm last year, so until now I get some reminders double but author alarm is also sending alarms for say children authors with the same name I do not want).
Starts promising with a significant discovery which might change the world. The future is now.
This reminds me of some some of my most read and most liked books: [b:The Shockwave Rider|41070|The Shockwave Rider|John Brunner|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1386921650s/41070.jpg|868164] and [b:Snow Crash|830|Snow Crash|Neal Stephenson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1385214698s/830.jpg|493634]. Both I read a few times - The Shockwave Rider was one of the books I read both in German (the old translation from Heyne Publishing I think) and in English.
Not to spoil the story, there are some serious mind-torture-scenes in the book, not for the faint of heart and probably even more disturbing than physical torture scenes.
At the 40% mark now, I can see myself giving 5 stars and a must-read-recommodation.
But that may change depending on how it ends. Hopefully not.
The science in this book is cutting edge and, as far as I can follow, spot-on.
And while I overlocked a few plot-holes or not very convincing people and too much action in [b:Kill Decision|13542606|Kill Decision|Daniel Suarez|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1332376530s/13542606.jpg|19106895], this is more leveled evenly in this book and so far action and slow thoughtful scenes keep a certain balance. In comparison to his other books, which I also rated 5 stars, this seems so far unfair, as this might turn out to be his best book yet - warranting more stars than the others.
With [a:John Brunner|23113|John Brunner|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1336955014p2/23113.jpg] dead and having written quite few not so good SF-Books, and [a:Neal Stephenson|545|Neal Stephenson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1314902446p2/545.jpg] writing lots and far too long books I have not yet read, Suarez gets a place on top of my list for best living SF-Writer. One of the others would be [a:Rudy Rucker|130704|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1238411948p2/130704.jpg], who with his far-out [b:The Ware Tetralogy|6665901|The Ware Tetralogy (Ware, #1-4)|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388283611s/6665901.jpg|6860770] and [b:The Hacker and the Ants: Version 2.0|274053|The Hacker and the Ants Version 2.0|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1386745723s/274053.jpg|265731] and others will always be one of my favorite SF-writers.
Interestingly, now that I think about it, the Ware Tetralogy has one interesting plot-developement that shows a different side of disruptive technology and its influence on society.
Heavy stuff, books worthwhile to read and think about.
Just finished it, the last part where great page-turning action and some twists, some expected, but the last one I did not see coming.
The last 20-30% I read today after getting up, only interrupted by mundane things as showering, breakfast, delivery-pizza-lunch.
As it stands: 5 stars, but way above some of my other 5 Star reviews.
Must-read-SF-extremely high recommendation.
Goodreads shows this as a Kindle eBook, but actually I bough this at ebookstore.sony.com. As this is closing in March 2014, this may be one of the last books I will buy there. Sad to see it go, it was by far my most favorite store, search in search, all settings I wish for sorting, every sort both in ascending and descending order, a functioning author-reminder I will also sorely miss (ok, I also signed up for author-alarm last year, so until now I get some reminders double but author alarm is also sending alarms for say children authors with the same name I do not want).
Starts promising with a significant discovery which might change the world. The future is now.
This reminds me of some some of my most read and most liked books: [b:The Shockwave Rider|41070|The Shockwave Rider|John Brunner|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1386921650s/41070.jpg|868164] and [b:Snow Crash|830|Snow Crash|Neal Stephenson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1385214698s/830.jpg|493634]. Both I read a few times - The Shockwave Rider was one of the books I read both in German (the old translation from Heyne Publishing I think) and in English.
Not to spoil the story, there are some serious mind-torture-scenes in the book, not for the faint of heart and probably even more disturbing than physical torture scenes.
At the 40% mark now, I can see myself giving 5 stars and a must-read-recommodation.
But that may change depending on how it ends. Hopefully not.
The science in this book is cutting edge and, as far as I can follow, spot-on.
And while I overlocked a few plot-holes or not very convincing people and too much action in [b:Kill Decision|13542606|Kill Decision|Daniel Suarez|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1332376530s/13542606.jpg|19106895], this is more leveled evenly in this book and so far action and slow thoughtful scenes keep a certain balance. In comparison to his other books, which I also rated 5 stars, this seems so far unfair, as this might turn out to be his best book yet - warranting more stars than the others.
With [a:John Brunner|23113|John Brunner|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1336955014p2/23113.jpg] dead and having written quite few not so good SF-Books, and [a:Neal Stephenson|545|Neal Stephenson|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1314902446p2/545.jpg] writing lots and far too long books I have not yet read, Suarez gets a place on top of my list for best living SF-Writer. One of the others would be [a:Rudy Rucker|130704|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/authors/1238411948p2/130704.jpg], who with his far-out [b:The Ware Tetralogy|6665901|The Ware Tetralogy (Ware, #1-4)|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1388283611s/6665901.jpg|6860770] and [b:The Hacker and the Ants: Version 2.0|274053|The Hacker and the Ants Version 2.0|Rudy Rucker|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1386745723s/274053.jpg|265731] and others will always be one of my favorite SF-writers.
Interestingly, now that I think about it, the Ware Tetralogy has one interesting plot-developement that shows a different side of disruptive technology and its influence on society.
Heavy stuff, books worthwhile to read and think about.
Just finished it, the last part where great page-turning action and some twists, some expected, but the last one I did not see coming.
The last 20-30% I read today after getting up, only interrupted by mundane things as showering, breakfast, delivery-pizza-lunch.
As it stands: 5 stars, but way above some of my other 5 Star reviews.
Must-read-SF-extremely high recommendation.
jordan54benson's review against another edition
5.0
So so sooooo very entertaining. One of the best books I've read in awhile! Loved it.
joshhall13's review against another edition
3.0
Pseudo science and cheesy dialog aside, fun read. Neat.
greaydean's review against another edition
4.0
Pretty good. Some descriptions a bit boring and pointless.
Good on audio.
Good on audio.
asimov's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
jclermont's review against another edition
5.0
I eagerly awaited this novel and it did not disappoint. Fast paced, thought provoking and well crafted.
lorune's review against another edition
4.0
Gave it 4 stars but should really be a 3.5 stars.
Its a good read but its not as good as the previous books he wrote, never the less entertaining stuff.
Its a good read but its not as good as the previous books he wrote, never the less entertaining stuff.