A review by thinde
Hero by Dan Sugralinov

5.0

It's rare for me to get as invested in a character as I did with Phil. Upon reflection, I can't help wonder why there aren't more books where the allocation of some superhuman ability leads to a positive moral transformation. There are so many novels that explore the opposite scenario - a deep dive into thoughtless violence and/or corruption. The thing is, I seem to get a greater emotional hit from this positive approach.

I rarely hand out five-star reviews, but I've no hesitation in recommending this book. It kept me up late into the night, unwilling to stop until I'd finished. I'm now eagerly awaiting the sequel.

A note for Dan Sugralinov:

Spoiler

If I were in Phil's shoes, knowing that the interface has an expiry date, I'd try to experiment with it, in order to create a sustainable model for the business. At one point he uses perception*3 to model various company employees and their effect on the firm's long-term success. I would go a step further. What if Phil ran a lot of simulations that exclude an interfaced boss, trying to ensure that his business was structured so as to thrive beyond the interface.

Just a thought. Thanks for the great stories.