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becstawas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
alyssaplacey's review against another edition
5.0
*read in 2023*
Michael Danvers’ life of self-imposed seclusion is interrupted when he receives a strange the unique opportunity to move into and beta-test a fully automated, state-of-the-art smart home. A true marvel of modern innovation, the house is controlled by a sophisticated AI that ensures all routine tasks are taken care of, limitless forms of entertainment are just a voice command away, and nearly every physical need is met with efficiency. But soon Michael realizes that what at first presented itself as a futuristic utopia may be quickly devolving into a technological prison.
Michael Danvers’ life of self-imposed seclusion is interrupted when he receives a strange the unique opportunity to move into and beta-test a fully automated, state-of-the-art smart home. A true marvel of modern innovation, the house is controlled by a sophisticated AI that ensures all routine tasks are taken care of, limitless forms of entertainment are just a voice command away, and nearly every physical need is met with efficiency. But soon Michael realizes that what at first presented itself as a futuristic utopia may be quickly devolving into a technological prison.
goobersmom57's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
the_restricted_section's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Five stars is not enough for this page turning, plot twisting, technological horror of a ride.
Every time I kept thinking I knew where the story was going, I ended up wrong. However, Sammy brought everything together so well, I'm certain this was the only way the story was meant to go.
Easily the best book I've read this year!
Every time I kept thinking I knew where the story was going, I ended up wrong. However, Sammy brought everything together so well, I'm certain this was the only way the story was meant to go.
Easily the best book I've read this year!
jrannings's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. I just finished it and I know I will be thinking about it for days and weeks to come. The twists were unexpected, the ending killed me (in the best way). So glad I read this.
radmike91's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sharron_joy_reads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
All Michael has to do for three months is live in a state of the art AI controlled home, his every need catered for. The house has every luxury and is beautifully designed, this is the Beta test for the corporation and every day Michael sends them a report. But what happens when heaven turns into hell?
An incredible sci-fi horror that really messes with your brain. I’ve never read anything like this, a story within a story it tilts your perspective of reality and is a complete joy! If you have never read sci-fi, read this, the technology is breathtaking and terrifying. It is a psychological battlefield that is thrilling and mind blowing.
A brilliantly original story that will bounce inside your brain for weeks after you close the book! A top read of the year for me.
An incredible sci-fi horror that really messes with your brain. I’ve never read anything like this, a story within a story it tilts your perspective of reality and is a complete joy! If you have never read sci-fi, read this, the technology is breathtaking and terrifying. It is a psychological battlefield that is thrilling and mind blowing.
A brilliantly original story that will bounce inside your brain for weeks after you close the book! A top read of the year for me.
thesspa's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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