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Creator Class
Decades have elapsed since The Creators inflicted their vision on the planet. The population menace is tamed, resources are plentiful, and climate concerns abate. A sustainable world order has been achieved.
But the rigid restrictions of P-Class torment Shawn Lowe. Movements are tracked, conversations scrutinized, conformity enforced. It’s wrong. The Laws of Earthism are wrong. When a treasonous outburst cements Shawn’s fate, an unexpected communication from Creator Class sparks changes he could never have imagined.
A new life. A new family. Boundless opportunity. Destiny, it seems, has been rewritten. But an evil nemesis emerges, and a lust for vengeance points Shawn down a treacherous path.
Creator Class is the first book in The Creator Class Series.
But the rigid restrictions of P-Class torment Shawn Lowe. Movements are tracked, conversations scrutinized, conformity enforced. It’s wrong. The Laws of Earthism are wrong. When a treasonous outburst cements Shawn’s fate, an unexpected communication from Creator Class sparks changes he could never have imagined.
A new life. A new family. Boundless opportunity. Destiny, it seems, has been rewritten. But an evil nemesis emerges, and a lust for vengeance points Shawn down a treacherous path.
Creator Class is the first book in The Creator Class Series.
- GenresDystopiaYoung Adult
276 pages, ebook
First published October 15, 2012
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About the author
K.M. Breakey
8 books30 followersK.M. Breakey was born in Toronto and educated at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, BC. He spent 25 years in the Software Industry before turning full attention to writing in 2016, with the success of his 3rd novel, "Johnny and Jamaal." His works capture today’s distressing realities – the absurdity, the obliteration of freedoms, the flagrant and undisguised demonization of whites.
In his latest, "Britain on the Brink," we watch as modern-day Britons are defiled, humiliated, and reduced to second-class citizens. They are ruled by a hostile elite who seem intent on wiping them from the face of the Earth. However, when the protagonist is unexpectedly bestowed with the gift of time travel, he sees an opportunity to change the course of history. Before long, he’s keeping company with historical figures like Enoch Powell and visiting strange alternate worlds.
The idea was so compelling, so fraught with possibility, Mr. Breakey realized an entire series would be needed to properly tell the tale. Alas, the FWAITAS Series was born and it shall celebrate the beauty and charm of the West, and the singular magnificence of the Anglosphere. Western Man invented the modern world. He built the finest nations on the planet from scratch, and he did it everywhere he went. The war on him is the biggest story of our age, and we’re not supposed to notice or talk about it.
Mr. Breakey’s books offer a much-needed dose of optimism for a people whose spirit has been badly damaged, in many cases, destroyed. Perhaps the books can help trigger a survival instinct. The Brits and their cousins around the world must re-remember the greatness from which they’ve come. And in doing so, recognize that greatness is still within them.
Mr. Breakey has also published Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom; Fearless Men, But Few; and five other novels. To learn more, visit kmbreakey.com.
In his latest, "Britain on the Brink," we watch as modern-day Britons are defiled, humiliated, and reduced to second-class citizens. They are ruled by a hostile elite who seem intent on wiping them from the face of the Earth. However, when the protagonist is unexpectedly bestowed with the gift of time travel, he sees an opportunity to change the course of history. Before long, he’s keeping company with historical figures like Enoch Powell and visiting strange alternate worlds.
The idea was so compelling, so fraught with possibility, Mr. Breakey realized an entire series would be needed to properly tell the tale. Alas, the FWAITAS Series was born and it shall celebrate the beauty and charm of the West, and the singular magnificence of the Anglosphere. Western Man invented the modern world. He built the finest nations on the planet from scratch, and he did it everywhere he went. The war on him is the biggest story of our age, and we’re not supposed to notice or talk about it.
Mr. Breakey’s books offer a much-needed dose of optimism for a people whose spirit has been badly damaged, in many cases, destroyed. Perhaps the books can help trigger a survival instinct. The Brits and their cousins around the world must re-remember the greatness from which they’ve come. And in doing so, recognize that greatness is still within them.
Mr. Breakey has also published Shout the Battle Cry of Freedom; Fearless Men, But Few; and five other novels. To learn more, visit kmbreakey.com.
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January 19, 2013
Creator Class by K.M. Breaky is a smart, thought-provoking, and disturbingly plausible vision of the future that will forever color my view of the world as we know it.
Life in the year 2083 is a utopia. Over population, lack of resources, war and conflict are a thing of the past and people are happy, truly happy. So why can't Shawn Lowe join them in that happiness? Perhaps it's due to his Nana's hints of past freedoms lost or maybe it's the sense that there must be more to life than wearing himself out in the gameroom or stagnating amongst his peers in the neverending cycle of life as defined by Earthism. Whatever the cause, Shawn's rebelious tendencies have been noted, and the consequences are likely to be dire.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story from the very first page to the very last. Some of my favorite things about it include the realistic characters, the family dynamics, the plausible, though disturbing, view of our future as the human race, and of course, the social dynamics both within and between the Classes.
If you loved The Hunger Games, you'll love Creator Class.
Life in the year 2083 is a utopia. Over population, lack of resources, war and conflict are a thing of the past and people are happy, truly happy. So why can't Shawn Lowe join them in that happiness? Perhaps it's due to his Nana's hints of past freedoms lost or maybe it's the sense that there must be more to life than wearing himself out in the gameroom or stagnating amongst his peers in the neverending cycle of life as defined by Earthism. Whatever the cause, Shawn's rebelious tendencies have been noted, and the consequences are likely to be dire.
I thoroughly enjoyed this story from the very first page to the very last. Some of my favorite things about it include the realistic characters, the family dynamics, the plausible, though disturbing, view of our future as the human race, and of course, the social dynamics both within and between the Classes.
If you loved The Hunger Games, you'll love Creator Class.
June 26, 2013
Cover:
I'm not a big fan of this cover... It kind of bores me. Where is the spark, something that catches my eyes. It is to generic and in my eyes doesn't do the book justice.
First Thought:
Yesss! Another YA dystopia series for me to get into. The world is divided into classes, people are in the dark, and The Creators have complete control of the lowly P- Class who know literally nothing.. Sounds interesting. Ignorance is bliss after all right?
The characters are believable and easy to relate to. Nana is awesome. I have always liked the older character who pushes the limits and knows what's right and wrong. She is the visionary and so important to the story. With out here Shawn would not have been questioning his life and their world. Shawn is the rebellious teen who takes what Nana says and learns from her. He is willing to question authority, but he never truly realizes what it will cost him until it is much to late. I have to admit I am not fond of Pedro(detest would be a great word here), but his character is wonderful and exactly what this story needed. The other characters are well thought out and play out their parts quite nicely.
I was kind of bored and found myself skimming at times during the first half of the book, which is a big no-no for me. I lost interest as the story hit about 40% done. I kept reading though and was very glad I did. The story line picked up and the action began at about 45%. Let's just say wow, didn't see that one coming! The way I like it. I was shocked, sad, happy and surprised numerous times. Once the story started rolling it was extremely difficult to put my Kindle down!
I must also mention that I was able to pick up on some similarities that this story has with our society today. I am not going to be specific here, but there were parts of this book that had me questioning the world we live in today and actually thinking about the possibilities of our future. Kind of scary to think about.
Final Thought:
I fell hard for this book after the 50% of the way finished. Once I got to this point I realized how important the first half was though (Minus the skiing conversations over and over again). This story made me truly think. It had me questioning where the society we live in today is going, where it may end up in 50 years and if I like that place or not. Great book all around!
Review also located at Paperback Lass
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. Thank you!
I'm not a big fan of this cover... It kind of bores me. Where is the spark, something that catches my eyes. It is to generic and in my eyes doesn't do the book justice.
First Thought:
Yesss! Another YA dystopia series for me to get into. The world is divided into classes, people are in the dark, and The Creators have complete control of the lowly P- Class who know literally nothing.. Sounds interesting. Ignorance is bliss after all right?
The characters are believable and easy to relate to. Nana is awesome. I have always liked the older character who pushes the limits and knows what's right and wrong. She is the visionary and so important to the story. With out here Shawn would not have been questioning his life and their world. Shawn is the rebellious teen who takes what Nana says and learns from her. He is willing to question authority, but he never truly realizes what it will cost him until it is much to late. I have to admit I am not fond of Pedro(detest would be a great word here), but his character is wonderful and exactly what this story needed. The other characters are well thought out and play out their parts quite nicely.
I was kind of bored and found myself skimming at times during the first half of the book, which is a big no-no for me. I lost interest as the story hit about 40% done. I kept reading though and was very glad I did. The story line picked up and the action began at about 45%. Let's just say wow, didn't see that one coming! The way I like it. I was shocked, sad, happy and surprised numerous times. Once the story started rolling it was extremely difficult to put my Kindle down!
I must also mention that I was able to pick up on some similarities that this story has with our society today. I am not going to be specific here, but there were parts of this book that had me questioning the world we live in today and actually thinking about the possibilities of our future. Kind of scary to think about.
Final Thought:
I fell hard for this book after the 50% of the way finished. Once I got to this point I realized how important the first half was though (Minus the skiing conversations over and over again). This story made me truly think. It had me questioning where the society we live in today is going, where it may end up in 50 years and if I like that place or not. Great book all around!
Review also located at Paperback Lass
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. Thank you!
December 31, 2012
Creator Class (The Creator Class Series) is going to be a book that I think about for a very long time. Breakey poses very poignant questions to the modern age about what we as people can stomach for the longevity of humanity and what we’re doing with our world and the vast freedoms that we enjoy today. In Creator Class (The Creator Class Series), the world has endured a Great Transformation that was, at its core, the slaughter of most human inhabitants. The eco-system is thriving. Species thought to be at risk are returning and the average lifespan is in the 90’s. Population is closely guarded with the elite knowing all and having the ability to lead a charmed and luxurious life. They watch the P-class for entertainment. The select few P-Classers know about C-Class, but very few. There are massive abuses of power and change is on the way.
Within the storyline, Shawn is moved up from P-Class to C-Class when a young girl, who has become obsessed with watching him in “the Zoo” (as P-Class is known) witnesses a shockingly treasonous conversation between Shawn and his Nana and fears that he’ll be terminated. She contacts him, an act forbidden in C-Class, and Shawn’s powerful protector in Government brings him to C-Class to protect him. What follows is both enlightening and tragic for Shawn causing him to question the framework of a society that won’t let its people excel.
This novel is well written and thought provoking. Canadian author, Douglas Coupland, is brought up a few times in the narrative. Having read some of Coupland’s work, most noteably, JPod: A Novel, I see certain similarities in thought between the authors. This isn’t to say that Breakey is in any way a copy of Coupland. Breakey is new, fresh and should probably be considered a modern day classic much like Orwell’s 1984 (also mentioned more than once in the novel).
I did not want to put this book down. The story was interesting, the characters well fleshed out and the alternative world plausible.
My only complaint revolves around a minor plot point that seemed too open and well known but would include a massive spoiler to list.
I truly enjoyed Creator Class (The Creator Class Series) and look forward to the next installment in this fascinating series.
Within the storyline, Shawn is moved up from P-Class to C-Class when a young girl, who has become obsessed with watching him in “the Zoo” (as P-Class is known) witnesses a shockingly treasonous conversation between Shawn and his Nana and fears that he’ll be terminated. She contacts him, an act forbidden in C-Class, and Shawn’s powerful protector in Government brings him to C-Class to protect him. What follows is both enlightening and tragic for Shawn causing him to question the framework of a society that won’t let its people excel.
This novel is well written and thought provoking. Canadian author, Douglas Coupland, is brought up a few times in the narrative. Having read some of Coupland’s work, most noteably, JPod: A Novel, I see certain similarities in thought between the authors. This isn’t to say that Breakey is in any way a copy of Coupland. Breakey is new, fresh and should probably be considered a modern day classic much like Orwell’s 1984 (also mentioned more than once in the novel).
I did not want to put this book down. The story was interesting, the characters well fleshed out and the alternative world plausible.
My only complaint revolves around a minor plot point that seemed too open and well known but would include a massive spoiler to list.
I truly enjoyed Creator Class (The Creator Class Series) and look forward to the next installment in this fascinating series.
July 17, 2013
I Loved the book creator class!!! I mean, there's some things I would've changed here and there but It's still amazing!!
Here's a few things I would've changed: first the cover. I know that has nothing to do with the book but it's just not very ...... wow! ya know? It needs a symbol. Hunger games has the mockingjay, why can't Creator class have something? And here's another thing: I hate how the parents just gave. I mean, I get having the temptation but going through with it! he now has no one really. that's pretty much all my complaints. Can't wait to see more from this author and I hope there will be tons more CC fans in the future!
Here's a few things I would've changed: first the cover. I know that has nothing to do with the book but it's just not very ...... wow! ya know? It needs a symbol. Hunger games has the mockingjay, why can't Creator class have something? And here's another thing: I hate how the parents just gave. I mean, I get having the temptation but going through with it! he now has no one really. that's pretty much all my complaints. Can't wait to see more from this author and I hope there will be tons more CC fans in the future!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 19, 2012
If you could peek into the future, would you?
KM Breakey gives much more than that with this story.
The year is 2083. Of the 16 billion people who inhabited Earth, only a little over one billion remain.
This extermination was not done by the Hand of God, nor was it done by Mother Nature. No. this was done by men.
That’s no surprise. We are one of the few living creatures on the planet who regularly wage war on each other. But this was not caused by war. Rather, it was by design. One man’s attempt to stave off humanity’s very extinction.
There were too many people on the planet. people were starving, wars were rampant and the violence and corruption were pandemic. Something had to be done. Hence the culling. Fifteen billion lives were extinguished in the name of Earthism – The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number.
But greatest for who? If you were a P-Classer(slang for the People), you can say ignorance is bliss. They have no idea of the existence of C-Classers(the Creator Class). However, the C-Classers are very aware of the People. They keep close tabs on all of them, using PST’s or Personal Safety Trackers, which all P-Classers are required to have.
There are one million C-Classers and one billion P-Classers. The C’s keep the People ignorant of their existence. They look on them as necessary to keep the gene pool fresh. To ensure man’s survival. And the C’s have it pretty good. Living large, enjoying all of the benefits of the upper class. Enjoying freedom. Sound familiar? Not all of man’s foibles were left behind.
For the P-Class, life is much different. Creative thinking is discouraged. There are no competitive activities, no one is allowed to stand out, stand apart. The Creators fear we would just make the same mistakes all over again.
The population in all of the 450 Areas, spread world-wide, are tightly policed. Culling is done to keep the ratios of boy, girl, and young to older in balance. Pregnancy is controlled and encouraged, as long as you don’t go over your quota. If you do, the offender is culled. Nice word, eh?
One young man is breaking all of the rules in P-Class. Shawn, a perfect male specimen, athletically built, handsome, and intelligent, is cursed. He’s cursed with a curious and questioning nature. He’s also a bit of a rebel as he thinks for himself. Free thinking is a big no-no. He’s already been flagged numerous times for his damning statements. Too many more, and he’ll be subject to termination, but he just can’t help himself. Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back. But does Shawn have nine lives?
The specter of a dull life loomed. A life of meaningless tedium was impossible to embrace, but his recklessness wouldn’t be tolerated forever. Others had vanished without a trace. The risk of termination was real. Or worse. The rumors were discussed in whispers. Conscription into dentured servitude. Slavery. But for whom? The mystery (and fear) ate into his soul.
Was his restlessness intrinsic? Or the result of careless commentary by an anachronistic grandmother? Didn’t matter. It was there. And strong. Not to be denied.
In a few weeks, Academy would start. Not less than two years, not more than four. His window was closing. Wheels were turning. A spouse would arrive(okay, there was a thrilling aspect to that; he had an eye trained on multiple candidates). Then children, middle age, and….
There had to be more.
Didn’t there?
Shawn is soon to find out the answer to that very question. Two men are waiting for him in his house. Pedro and Sarge are from Protective Services. They are there for Shawn. But this is an unusual task for the two men. Their orders were explicit. Do not terminate. Extract the subject and transport him safely to C-Class. He is being relocated.
Good for Shawn. He’s not being terminated. Bad also. He has to leave right now, taking only what he can carry. He does manage to leave a hidden message for his family stating that he is alive and will be okay. Not much, but all he could do at the time.
Now Shawn will see what he knew deep down inside. There is more to this world. So much more. Will this be the happiness he wished for, or the crushing of his soul?
This is the second book by KM Breakey I’ve read. The World Clicks was fascinating.
I had no idea what this book was about when KM sent it to me. I loved his first book, so I didn’t hesitate to read this one.
This is not my usual genre to read. It’s Action/Adventure, Science Fiction and YA all rolled up in one. I got into the swing of it and was captivated.
KM does a superb job of world building. It’s amazing how he was able to make me visual it and become involved in each different class they live in. His story has a ring of truth to it. Our society is guilty of many of the prejudices and indulgences that occur in this book. The politics are not too far-fetched either. I could see it happening.
Shawn was my favorite. He is the main character in this story and quite the rebel. The author weaves many colorful characters into this adventure. Some of them are self-centered and act entitled and snobby, some are quite funny and made me laugh a lot, and some of them were despicable and dirty dealers.
It’s odd that I was drawn to two of the characters, Pedro and Sarge. They are Protective Services Officers and, for the most part, the bad guys. I must have connected to them because of how well the author wrote them in.
There is something for everyone in Creator Class. It is very unique and fresh. There are dark periods in it, but also much humor and empathy. This book reads like real life. Life in a near future.
It makes one ask the question, “Will man ever learn?”
KM Breakey gives much more than that with this story.
The year is 2083. Of the 16 billion people who inhabited Earth, only a little over one billion remain.
This extermination was not done by the Hand of God, nor was it done by Mother Nature. No. this was done by men.
That’s no surprise. We are one of the few living creatures on the planet who regularly wage war on each other. But this was not caused by war. Rather, it was by design. One man’s attempt to stave off humanity’s very extinction.
There were too many people on the planet. people were starving, wars were rampant and the violence and corruption were pandemic. Something had to be done. Hence the culling. Fifteen billion lives were extinguished in the name of Earthism – The Greatest Good for the Greatest Number.
But greatest for who? If you were a P-Classer(slang for the People), you can say ignorance is bliss. They have no idea of the existence of C-Classers(the Creator Class). However, the C-Classers are very aware of the People. They keep close tabs on all of them, using PST’s or Personal Safety Trackers, which all P-Classers are required to have.
There are one million C-Classers and one billion P-Classers. The C’s keep the People ignorant of their existence. They look on them as necessary to keep the gene pool fresh. To ensure man’s survival. And the C’s have it pretty good. Living large, enjoying all of the benefits of the upper class. Enjoying freedom. Sound familiar? Not all of man’s foibles were left behind.
For the P-Class, life is much different. Creative thinking is discouraged. There are no competitive activities, no one is allowed to stand out, stand apart. The Creators fear we would just make the same mistakes all over again.
The population in all of the 450 Areas, spread world-wide, are tightly policed. Culling is done to keep the ratios of boy, girl, and young to older in balance. Pregnancy is controlled and encouraged, as long as you don’t go over your quota. If you do, the offender is culled. Nice word, eh?
One young man is breaking all of the rules in P-Class. Shawn, a perfect male specimen, athletically built, handsome, and intelligent, is cursed. He’s cursed with a curious and questioning nature. He’s also a bit of a rebel as he thinks for himself. Free thinking is a big no-no. He’s already been flagged numerous times for his damning statements. Too many more, and he’ll be subject to termination, but he just can’t help himself. Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back. But does Shawn have nine lives?
The specter of a dull life loomed. A life of meaningless tedium was impossible to embrace, but his recklessness wouldn’t be tolerated forever. Others had vanished without a trace. The risk of termination was real. Or worse. The rumors were discussed in whispers. Conscription into dentured servitude. Slavery. But for whom? The mystery (and fear) ate into his soul.
Was his restlessness intrinsic? Or the result of careless commentary by an anachronistic grandmother? Didn’t matter. It was there. And strong. Not to be denied.
In a few weeks, Academy would start. Not less than two years, not more than four. His window was closing. Wheels were turning. A spouse would arrive(okay, there was a thrilling aspect to that; he had an eye trained on multiple candidates). Then children, middle age, and….
There had to be more.
Didn’t there?
Shawn is soon to find out the answer to that very question. Two men are waiting for him in his house. Pedro and Sarge are from Protective Services. They are there for Shawn. But this is an unusual task for the two men. Their orders were explicit. Do not terminate. Extract the subject and transport him safely to C-Class. He is being relocated.
Good for Shawn. He’s not being terminated. Bad also. He has to leave right now, taking only what he can carry. He does manage to leave a hidden message for his family stating that he is alive and will be okay. Not much, but all he could do at the time.
Now Shawn will see what he knew deep down inside. There is more to this world. So much more. Will this be the happiness he wished for, or the crushing of his soul?
This is the second book by KM Breakey I’ve read. The World Clicks was fascinating.
I had no idea what this book was about when KM sent it to me. I loved his first book, so I didn’t hesitate to read this one.
This is not my usual genre to read. It’s Action/Adventure, Science Fiction and YA all rolled up in one. I got into the swing of it and was captivated.
KM does a superb job of world building. It’s amazing how he was able to make me visual it and become involved in each different class they live in. His story has a ring of truth to it. Our society is guilty of many of the prejudices and indulgences that occur in this book. The politics are not too far-fetched either. I could see it happening.
Shawn was my favorite. He is the main character in this story and quite the rebel. The author weaves many colorful characters into this adventure. Some of them are self-centered and act entitled and snobby, some are quite funny and made me laugh a lot, and some of them were despicable and dirty dealers.
It’s odd that I was drawn to two of the characters, Pedro and Sarge. They are Protective Services Officers and, for the most part, the bad guys. I must have connected to them because of how well the author wrote them in.
There is something for everyone in Creator Class. It is very unique and fresh. There are dark periods in it, but also much humor and empathy. This book reads like real life. Life in a near future.
It makes one ask the question, “Will man ever learn?”
July 19, 2015
A copy of Creator Class was kindly sent to me by K. M. Breakey in exchange for an honest review.
June 23, 2013
I received a copy of this book for free in exchange for my honest review.
Creator Class, set in 2083-2084, tackles the theme of overpopulation, class separation, and total government control. Overpopulation became a huge problem in the early 21st century, around 2020ish, so extreme measures were taken to cut population and attempt to save the earth. When these measures were taken, the earth's population was around 16 billion. In this world, 60 or so years later, the population stands at a strictly controlled one billion. These people are separated into the elite Creator Class, or C-Class, and the common P-Class.
The main character, Shawn, is a member of P-Class, also referred to as The People, Peon-Class, and The Zoo. Life seems fine for those in P-Class. They have basically everything they want. However, they also have to fear termination by the government for radical thinking and anti-government and anti-Earthism thinking. Unfortunately for Shawn, ant-government thought and speech is a bit of a habit for him, encouraged and cultivated by his Nana, who is old enough to remember the time before.
Unbeknownst to Shawn and the rest of P-Class, there exists the elite C-Class. C-Class is part of the ruling class, descendents of the original group who revolutionized the world. As the elite, they have certain special privileges, such as more freedom and the ability to watch and observe the P-Class, who are constantly monitored without their knowledge. Rachel, a young teen member of C-Class, has been watching Shawn. What started out as casual observation for school has become an obsession. When she realizes Shawn could be terminated for his thinking, she contacts him, which is strictly forbidden. This sets in motion a series of events, only beginning with Shawn's advancement from P-Class to C-Class.
Creator Class was a fun, quick read. The story pulled me in and I couldn't stop reading. Though some of the political scenes bored me a little, that's to be expected, as any extensive political talk that sounds like political talk tends to make my eyes glaze over. I really liked the references to Orwell's 1984 and the observation that his world has been realized, just 100 years later than he expected. Like Winston Smith and his society, the P-Class of 2084 is under constant surveillance by their own "Big Brother," the government and people of C-Class, albeit without their knowledge. I did like the extensive explanation on why the Transformation to Earthism happened and how. One of the things I really like in dystopians is good detail on how society changed and how the current government came into power. Creator Class definitely delivers on that point. I also really enjoyed most of the characters and how almost all of them developed and changed throughout the novel.
Overall, Creator Class was a very enjoyable novel. It's part of a trilogy, and I would certainly like to read the next installment. I'd like to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read Creator Class.
Creator Class, set in 2083-2084, tackles the theme of overpopulation, class separation, and total government control. Overpopulation became a huge problem in the early 21st century, around 2020ish, so extreme measures were taken to cut population and attempt to save the earth. When these measures were taken, the earth's population was around 16 billion. In this world, 60 or so years later, the population stands at a strictly controlled one billion. These people are separated into the elite Creator Class, or C-Class, and the common P-Class.
The main character, Shawn, is a member of P-Class, also referred to as The People, Peon-Class, and The Zoo. Life seems fine for those in P-Class. They have basically everything they want. However, they also have to fear termination by the government for radical thinking and anti-government and anti-Earthism thinking. Unfortunately for Shawn, ant-government thought and speech is a bit of a habit for him, encouraged and cultivated by his Nana, who is old enough to remember the time before.
Unbeknownst to Shawn and the rest of P-Class, there exists the elite C-Class. C-Class is part of the ruling class, descendents of the original group who revolutionized the world. As the elite, they have certain special privileges, such as more freedom and the ability to watch and observe the P-Class, who are constantly monitored without their knowledge. Rachel, a young teen member of C-Class, has been watching Shawn. What started out as casual observation for school has become an obsession. When she realizes Shawn could be terminated for his thinking, she contacts him, which is strictly forbidden. This sets in motion a series of events, only beginning with Shawn's advancement from P-Class to C-Class.
Creator Class was a fun, quick read. The story pulled me in and I couldn't stop reading. Though some of the political scenes bored me a little, that's to be expected, as any extensive political talk that sounds like political talk tends to make my eyes glaze over. I really liked the references to Orwell's 1984 and the observation that his world has been realized, just 100 years later than he expected. Like Winston Smith and his society, the P-Class of 2084 is under constant surveillance by their own "Big Brother," the government and people of C-Class, albeit without their knowledge. I did like the extensive explanation on why the Transformation to Earthism happened and how. One of the things I really like in dystopians is good detail on how society changed and how the current government came into power. Creator Class definitely delivers on that point. I also really enjoyed most of the characters and how almost all of them developed and changed throughout the novel.
Overall, Creator Class was a very enjoyable novel. It's part of a trilogy, and I would certainly like to read the next installment. I'd like to thank the author for giving me the opportunity to read Creator Class.
December 6, 2012
Creator Class by K.M. Breakey
I picked this book up and read it very quickly. The pages literarly flew by (ok, not literarly but they moved across my Kindle pretty fast). The author's writing style is fluid and smooth and his use of dialogue to push the story forward is fantastic. I could almost hear the different characters' voices in my head going back and forth with each - well done! Too often, I find authors use dialogue in place of telling the story. Not so with Breakey. His style drew me in and every chapter left me wanting more.
The characters in Creator class are well thought out and well developed. All the characters, even the supporting cast, are slowly built up throughout the book. From Shawn, the likeable protagonist, to Rourke, Smith, and Pedro, some of the antagonists, all of the characters resonated with me in some way. Even the enigmatic Gus was well thought out and executed. If getting to know the characters in a book is as important to you as it is to me, you won't be disappointed.
Breakey also does an excellent job of creating the Creator Class and the new world of 2084. Each scene is carefully constructed and well conveyed. The story unfolds at a steady pace. I hate books where the author throws all the background info at you at once. Again, not the case here. As each new chapter unfolds, a little more of the world in Creator Class is revealed making the story and its settings really come to life.
The only minor issue I found with this book concerned editing. There were a few places (very few) where a word was misspelled or missing. Honestly, it didnt bother me a bit. I was so engrossed in the story that I hardly even noticed. I wouldnt be able to tell you where they even were in the story. The errors were a blip on my radar and disappeared as quickly as they appeared. They did not detract from the story at all. I only mention them because I noticed them.
This is a great book. The story moves at an even pace. The characters grow and develop naturally. I'll be honest, when I started reading, I thought "I already know where this is going." I didn't - not even close. I judge books in a simple way - if I started reading and couldn't come back and finish a book for some reaon, would it bother me? The answer here was a resounding YES! I wanted to know what happened to Shawn and Rachel, and Nana. I needed to know how it all ended.
I rate this book at 5 stars. It held my attention, forced me to think (both about the plot and our own world), and in places even gave me a good chuckle. If you liked The Hunger Games or are a fan of dystopian fiction, you won't be disappointed. Good job, Mr. Breakey!
I picked this book up and read it very quickly. The pages literarly flew by (ok, not literarly but they moved across my Kindle pretty fast). The author's writing style is fluid and smooth and his use of dialogue to push the story forward is fantastic. I could almost hear the different characters' voices in my head going back and forth with each - well done! Too often, I find authors use dialogue in place of telling the story. Not so with Breakey. His style drew me in and every chapter left me wanting more.
The characters in Creator class are well thought out and well developed. All the characters, even the supporting cast, are slowly built up throughout the book. From Shawn, the likeable protagonist, to Rourke, Smith, and Pedro, some of the antagonists, all of the characters resonated with me in some way. Even the enigmatic Gus was well thought out and executed. If getting to know the characters in a book is as important to you as it is to me, you won't be disappointed.
Breakey also does an excellent job of creating the Creator Class and the new world of 2084. Each scene is carefully constructed and well conveyed. The story unfolds at a steady pace. I hate books where the author throws all the background info at you at once. Again, not the case here. As each new chapter unfolds, a little more of the world in Creator Class is revealed making the story and its settings really come to life.
The only minor issue I found with this book concerned editing. There were a few places (very few) where a word was misspelled or missing. Honestly, it didnt bother me a bit. I was so engrossed in the story that I hardly even noticed. I wouldnt be able to tell you where they even were in the story. The errors were a blip on my radar and disappeared as quickly as they appeared. They did not detract from the story at all. I only mention them because I noticed them.
This is a great book. The story moves at an even pace. The characters grow and develop naturally. I'll be honest, when I started reading, I thought "I already know where this is going." I didn't - not even close. I judge books in a simple way - if I started reading and couldn't come back and finish a book for some reaon, would it bother me? The answer here was a resounding YES! I wanted to know what happened to Shawn and Rachel, and Nana. I needed to know how it all ended.
I rate this book at 5 stars. It held my attention, forced me to think (both about the plot and our own world), and in places even gave me a good chuckle. If you liked The Hunger Games or are a fan of dystopian fiction, you won't be disappointed. Good job, Mr. Breakey!
December 13, 2012
Although I had some idea of the content of this book when I received it; I read the blurb :); I had no idea as to the quality of the book. I can gladly say that I enjoyed this book very much, reading it at every opportunity, and finding myself thinking about the book while at work.
My first impression was that the book flowed well, not too slow that you end up speed reading to get to more exciting bits; a thing I can be guilty of; and not too fast that you're left breathless and feeling like you have missed something.
One of my favourite authors is Stephen King, not many can beat him for character development, but he will take the first 100-150 pages to do it. Mr. Breakey managed to develop the initial characters within the first few chapters.
They are attributes of each character that you can identify with at first and as the book grows so do the characters, you actually find yourself living the book through the eyes of the character, your imagination developing the scene as a 3D image.
Of all the books I have ever read only Stephen King, J.R.R Tolkein and Robert R. McCammon have succeeded to do this for the whole book. Perhaps that says more for my imagination than the book though :)
You may notice I give much credence to Stephen King, comparing Mr. Breakey to him, is this fair or even accurate?
Perhaps a better comparison; because of the genre; would be Philip K. Dick, certainly with the subject matter of this book, certainly a dystopian world has been created, but one that isn't unimaginable or far-fetched.
As with all books of this type it does make you wonder if mankind will ever learn from past mistakes, but for me it also made me think of the pogroms of Hitler, Stalin and other despots. 16 Billion in effect murdered to make way for a hitherto unreachable Utopian society.
This is the first of 3 planned books, the second to be released next year and the last of the trilogy in 2014. My only critique of the book is the fact it stopped so suddenly and I was left wishing it was 2013 already, not a bad thing I would think. Safe to say I simply cannot wait until the next instalment of the book to arrive. In the meantime I will get his first book to read.
What did I take away from reading this book? A sense of pure enjoyment, there wasn't a bit of this book that made me want to stop reading; however briefly. And to be honest most of the time I was disappointed when I had to put the book down and do some work. :)
A good read and I will be recommending it to friends/family.
My first impression was that the book flowed well, not too slow that you end up speed reading to get to more exciting bits; a thing I can be guilty of; and not too fast that you're left breathless and feeling like you have missed something.
One of my favourite authors is Stephen King, not many can beat him for character development, but he will take the first 100-150 pages to do it. Mr. Breakey managed to develop the initial characters within the first few chapters.
They are attributes of each character that you can identify with at first and as the book grows so do the characters, you actually find yourself living the book through the eyes of the character, your imagination developing the scene as a 3D image.
Of all the books I have ever read only Stephen King, J.R.R Tolkein and Robert R. McCammon have succeeded to do this for the whole book. Perhaps that says more for my imagination than the book though :)
You may notice I give much credence to Stephen King, comparing Mr. Breakey to him, is this fair or even accurate?
Perhaps a better comparison; because of the genre; would be Philip K. Dick, certainly with the subject matter of this book, certainly a dystopian world has been created, but one that isn't unimaginable or far-fetched.
As with all books of this type it does make you wonder if mankind will ever learn from past mistakes, but for me it also made me think of the pogroms of Hitler, Stalin and other despots. 16 Billion in effect murdered to make way for a hitherto unreachable Utopian society.
This is the first of 3 planned books, the second to be released next year and the last of the trilogy in 2014. My only critique of the book is the fact it stopped so suddenly and I was left wishing it was 2013 already, not a bad thing I would think. Safe to say I simply cannot wait until the next instalment of the book to arrive. In the meantime I will get his first book to read.
What did I take away from reading this book? A sense of pure enjoyment, there wasn't a bit of this book that made me want to stop reading; however briefly. And to be honest most of the time I was disappointed when I had to put the book down and do some work. :)
A good read and I will be recommending it to friends/family.
March 18, 2014
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
Creator Class is a story set in the not too distant future, 2083-2084, and it addresses some of the issues we are facing today, like over population, and class separation. The story centers around Shawn Lowe a member of the ‘lower’ P(people)-class, a class where they are constantly tracked, their conversations are monitored looking for anti-government, anti-Earthism thoughts, and above all conformity is enforced. Any deviation from the norm is bad and could be grounds for termination. However, not everyone lives like this there is a second class called C(creator)-class, who are considered the upper class. In C-class they have much more freedom from the ridged restrictions that are placed on P-class, although one must still be careful as to what they say. Unfortunately for Shawn anti-government and anti-Earthism thoughts are common place for him and often encouraged by his grandma who lived in the world we are in today. Due to these actions Shawn is often watched by those of C-class specifically a young girl named Rachel. When Rachel contacts Shawn after one of his radical moments she sets in motion a series of events that will lead to Shawn becoming a member of C-class and the events that follow.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book it flowed nicely, had short chapters, and was a pretty easy read. I like that this story was told from the third person perspective which allows the reader to see all sides of the story, and not just be exposed to the little bit of information that Shawn gets. While I was reading this story for some reason I kept thinking about George Orwell’s novel 1984, and how this world reminded me of the world portrayed in that novel. So I was very happy to see that one of the books that Shawn read while in C-class was 1984, he even made the observation that Orwell’s world has come to be, just 100 years later.
One thing that I would have liked to seen is all of the Laws of Earthism written out. A couple of them are mentioned in the beginning of the book like the Fourth Law: Greatest Good for the Greatest Number (Utilitarianism Philosophy), I feel like it would have allowed us to see more of how life was in this world.
Creator Class is a story set in the not too distant future, 2083-2084, and it addresses some of the issues we are facing today, like over population, and class separation. The story centers around Shawn Lowe a member of the ‘lower’ P(people)-class, a class where they are constantly tracked, their conversations are monitored looking for anti-government, anti-Earthism thoughts, and above all conformity is enforced. Any deviation from the norm is bad and could be grounds for termination. However, not everyone lives like this there is a second class called C(creator)-class, who are considered the upper class. In C-class they have much more freedom from the ridged restrictions that are placed on P-class, although one must still be careful as to what they say. Unfortunately for Shawn anti-government and anti-Earthism thoughts are common place for him and often encouraged by his grandma who lived in the world we are in today. Due to these actions Shawn is often watched by those of C-class specifically a young girl named Rachel. When Rachel contacts Shawn after one of his radical moments she sets in motion a series of events that will lead to Shawn becoming a member of C-class and the events that follow.
Overall, I really enjoyed the book it flowed nicely, had short chapters, and was a pretty easy read. I like that this story was told from the third person perspective which allows the reader to see all sides of the story, and not just be exposed to the little bit of information that Shawn gets. While I was reading this story for some reason I kept thinking about George Orwell’s novel 1984, and how this world reminded me of the world portrayed in that novel. So I was very happy to see that one of the books that Shawn read while in C-class was 1984, he even made the observation that Orwell’s world has come to be, just 100 years later.
One thing that I would have liked to seen is all of the Laws of Earthism written out. A couple of them are mentioned in the beginning of the book like the Fourth Law: Greatest Good for the Greatest Number (Utilitarianism Philosophy), I feel like it would have allowed us to see more of how life was in this world.
March 13, 2018
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It is no easy feat to find a book that is completely awesome from cover to cover. In fact, I would say that it is quite difficult. What is easy? Falling completely for Creator Class, which is one of those books. I just finished reading the novel, and now I am writing this review looking out at the bright blue of the Mediterranean and the Sicilian skyline. And everything about that is awesome.
Creator Class is action-packed, interesting, intense, and unique. The way that all of the ideas are explained, even though they may be the 1984-kind of horrifying, make them believable. In fact, if you told me that this novel is not fiction, but an actual glimpse of the future, I would not have that much trouble believing you.
Another thing that I enjoyed was the point of view. So many books are told in the first person. Although that is not a bad thing, it is refreshing to read in the third person omniscient. Not only does one get a grasp of the characters, but the narrating voice uses a sense of foreshadowing within their descriptions.
Normally when I read novels, the main characters become annoying while the supporting characters are the ones I fall in love with. As I read Creator Class, I enjoyed ALL of the characters, even the ones that completely suck as people. They were developed all so well, that it is hard to not. Even the psychopathic ones are such great characters that have so many layers to them.
The storyline that the novel has is interesting throughout, and keeps you flipping the pages, wanting more. Even now, that I have finished the novel, I still want more. There are so many ways that the story can be expanded, and I am definitely excited to see what will happen next.
With lines that makes a quote need like me drool, killer characters, and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat (at least metaphorically), I highly recommend reading Creator Class, for you will not be disappointed.
It is no easy feat to find a book that is completely awesome from cover to cover. In fact, I would say that it is quite difficult. What is easy? Falling completely for Creator Class, which is one of those books. I just finished reading the novel, and now I am writing this review looking out at the bright blue of the Mediterranean and the Sicilian skyline. And everything about that is awesome.
Creator Class is action-packed, interesting, intense, and unique. The way that all of the ideas are explained, even though they may be the 1984-kind of horrifying, make them believable. In fact, if you told me that this novel is not fiction, but an actual glimpse of the future, I would not have that much trouble believing you.
Another thing that I enjoyed was the point of view. So many books are told in the first person. Although that is not a bad thing, it is refreshing to read in the third person omniscient. Not only does one get a grasp of the characters, but the narrating voice uses a sense of foreshadowing within their descriptions.
Normally when I read novels, the main characters become annoying while the supporting characters are the ones I fall in love with. As I read Creator Class, I enjoyed ALL of the characters, even the ones that completely suck as people. They were developed all so well, that it is hard to not. Even the psychopathic ones are such great characters that have so many layers to them.
The storyline that the novel has is interesting throughout, and keeps you flipping the pages, wanting more. Even now, that I have finished the novel, I still want more. There are so many ways that the story can be expanded, and I am definitely excited to see what will happen next.
With lines that makes a quote need like me drool, killer characters, and a plot that will keep you on the edge of your seat (at least metaphorically), I highly recommend reading Creator Class, for you will not be disappointed.
January 11, 2014
I was lucky to get a free copy of this book should I review it. The first few page were quite confusing due to all the names and abbreviations given such as TNC, DMZ and many more which were mentioned with them continuing to be problematic throughout the book, however the reader was told what they stand for with most other reader likely to not have the same problem with forgetting what they meant. Another negative point about the book was (again probley due to my lack of memory) the large number of characters as I often forgot who people were an there role in the story. Also I felt that the book lacked depth and action as little happened so at times I was discouraged to continue reading for a while, sure we go through Shawn's transition an his revenge but I feel it lacked something with little happening as I it was being stretched over books ( I'm guessing it's going to be. series after the ending) Personally I also felt that Shawn lacked depth and character as I didn't really connect with him or feel do him when he lost his family.
But despite the negative creator class is not a bad book at all! The basic idea of the book was good with there being desperate classes and I would never have guessed that Shawn was Gus's grandson at all!
Overall the book was decent for sure but lacked description, action and just emotion I guess. I apologise for the large number of negative point again just hoping to give a constructive review again I emphasize that it wasn't not a bad read just not brilliant ;) Thanks for the free book I hope the review is helpful :)
But despite the negative creator class is not a bad book at all! The basic idea of the book was good with there being desperate classes and I would never have guessed that Shawn was Gus's grandson at all!
Overall the book was decent for sure but lacked description, action and just emotion I guess. I apologise for the large number of negative point again just hoping to give a constructive review again I emphasize that it wasn't not a bad read just not brilliant ;) Thanks for the free book I hope the review is helpful :)
July 7, 2013
I was given a copy of this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
K.M Breakey has written a thought provoking book that reminded me of Nazi Germany, to an extent.
Gus Law has changed the world. After culling off a major portion of the human population and wiping out many of the worlds languages life seems perfect. At least for the C-Classers.
Meanwhile in P-Class saying the wrong thing could end up getting you terminated.
SO Shawn Lowe is the main character in this book and he seems like a nice enough guy. After interaction with a C-Classer (HUGE NO NO) he is spared from termination and sent to live with the offending family.
And this is where it got weird. Rachel was the C-Classer who reached out to him, after years of having a crush on Shawn. Then when he comes to live with them, she just switches it off. Highly unlikely in a teenage girl.
And then there is Shawns revenge plan against Pedro, a DMZ protection services agent, who was involved in the destruction of Shawns family. Shawn goes to so much trouble to learn everything about Pedro, stalking him and accessing all the surveillance apps he can. He finally gets face to face with Perdo, and it felt anti-climatic.
All in all a good read, but i felt empty at the end. I felt like i had missed something vital, but then maybe that is because im am used to reading books with huge cliff-hangers.
I would recommend this book.
K.M Breakey has written a thought provoking book that reminded me of Nazi Germany, to an extent.
Gus Law has changed the world. After culling off a major portion of the human population and wiping out many of the worlds languages life seems perfect. At least for the C-Classers.
Meanwhile in P-Class saying the wrong thing could end up getting you terminated.
SO Shawn Lowe is the main character in this book and he seems like a nice enough guy. After interaction with a C-Classer (HUGE NO NO) he is spared from termination and sent to live with the offending family.
And this is where it got weird. Rachel was the C-Classer who reached out to him, after years of having a crush on Shawn. Then when he comes to live with them, she just switches it off. Highly unlikely in a teenage girl.
And then there is Shawns revenge plan against Pedro, a DMZ protection services agent, who was involved in the destruction of Shawns family. Shawn goes to so much trouble to learn everything about Pedro, stalking him and accessing all the surveillance apps he can. He finally gets face to face with Perdo, and it felt anti-climatic.
All in all a good read, but i felt empty at the end. I felt like i had missed something vital, but then maybe that is because im am used to reading books with huge cliff-hangers.
I would recommend this book.
January 8, 2016
This book I found to be a very interesting read. I love dystopian stories though, big fan.
There are some very believable concepts underlying this story. Too many people were living on the earth. They were warring with one another and there weren't enough resources to go around. If nothing had changed the human species would have gone extinct along with all of the species being killed off by man. All the signs were there. So, the creators of a new world order come up with what they felt was an elegant solution.
Let's eliminate a majority of the population in a very short time. Those who are left in the peon class we'll keep close tabs on which will be done by the creator class. Basically the peons are a bunch of lab rats. We'll even control the population levels going forward. This all sounds rather plausible to me.
Because of the underlying concepts involved this isn't a story that would appeal to only YA readers in my opinion. In fact it's built upon rather thought provoking concepts as I sit here thinking about the book while writing this review. This is one book I'd love to see get turned into a movie. I'm pretty sure it would do well in the theater.
I was kindly given a copy for a review.
There are some very believable concepts underlying this story. Too many people were living on the earth. They were warring with one another and there weren't enough resources to go around. If nothing had changed the human species would have gone extinct along with all of the species being killed off by man. All the signs were there. So, the creators of a new world order come up with what they felt was an elegant solution.
Let's eliminate a majority of the population in a very short time. Those who are left in the peon class we'll keep close tabs on which will be done by the creator class. Basically the peons are a bunch of lab rats. We'll even control the population levels going forward. This all sounds rather plausible to me.
Because of the underlying concepts involved this isn't a story that would appeal to only YA readers in my opinion. In fact it's built upon rather thought provoking concepts as I sit here thinking about the book while writing this review. This is one book I'd love to see get turned into a movie. I'm pretty sure it would do well in the theater.
I was kindly given a copy for a review.
November 4, 2012
I really enjoyed this newest release written by KM Breakey. Being the first in The Creator Class series, the author did a fantastic job creating his futuristic characters and storyline for this mature YA story. The idea of having such varying classes of people living in a world so different than our own made this story uniquely different from any other I’ve ever read. I found myself cheering Shawn Lowe on and hoping he would acclimate to the new Creator Class that he now had been selected to be part of. He lived through many heartbreaking and heart racing moments since being taken from his birth family and he had to learn how to live as a member of the elite Creator Class. This wouldn’t be an easy feat for any adult that was thrust into a situation like this, but teenage Shawn made the best of his situation by far. Mr. Breakey has done a fantastic job with this futuristic YA story and I’m eagerly looking forward to reading the remaining books in this creatively engaging series.
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Diana Coyle, Book Reviewer
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Diana Coyle, Book Reviewer
November 27, 2012
K.M. Breakey hits one out of the park with this well-written futurist YA novel. It tells a heart-wrenching story of one young man’s discovery of the realities of life in the year 2084. The short chapters flew by, propelled by the gripping story and the author’s excellent ear for dialogue.
Society in this not-so-distant future is divided into two classes, the Creator Class and the People’s Class, and the world’s population has been culled from 16 billion down to one billion in a series of already forgotten massacres known as The Great Transformation. The main character, Shawn, in a rare move by the governing elite, is snatched from his humdrum existence in the lower class and dropped right into the infinite privilege of the upper class. As you might imagine, his integration is anything but smooth.
Readers who wanted more from The Hunger Games will devour The Creator Class, the first in what clearly promises to be an exciting series.
Society in this not-so-distant future is divided into two classes, the Creator Class and the People’s Class, and the world’s population has been culled from 16 billion down to one billion in a series of already forgotten massacres known as The Great Transformation. The main character, Shawn, in a rare move by the governing elite, is snatched from his humdrum existence in the lower class and dropped right into the infinite privilege of the upper class. As you might imagine, his integration is anything but smooth.
Readers who wanted more from The Hunger Games will devour The Creator Class, the first in what clearly promises to be an exciting series.
July 13, 2013
I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.
When I first saw the cover, I was a little turned off. But don't judge a book by its cover right? To start off, I was super excited to read this because there's nothing I love more than the main character questioning the system haha! One of the good things about this book is that you connect with the characters, especially NaNa and Shawn. The relationship between them is absolutely beautiful!
Having said that, the storyline itself was ok. After having read so many dystopian novels, I felt like this one didn't really bring anything different to the table. However, it is a quick, easy read and entertaining for the most part. If you're looking for good character building and basically an easy, uncomplicated read, this is the book for you!
When I first saw the cover, I was a little turned off. But don't judge a book by its cover right? To start off, I was super excited to read this because there's nothing I love more than the main character questioning the system haha! One of the good things about this book is that you connect with the characters, especially NaNa and Shawn. The relationship between them is absolutely beautiful!
Having said that, the storyline itself was ok. After having read so many dystopian novels, I felt like this one didn't really bring anything different to the table. However, it is a quick, easy read and entertaining for the most part. If you're looking for good character building and basically an easy, uncomplicated read, this is the book for you!
July 23, 2013
First off, thank you K.M. Breakey for providing a copy of this book for a review.
At first, I wasn't quite sure about this book (but I've been extremely busy lately and haven't had time to just sit and read like I really prefer to so it may have thrown me off a bit having to set it down for a couple days here and there). I thought it picked up a lot more in the second half compared to the first half though.
I thought the idea of having the different classes was an interesting idea. I thought, at times, this story stuggled a bit with making it's own identity in the dystopia genre but I still found it a very interesting and thought-provoking read!
I will add more to this review when I have more time to sit down and sort through all my thoughts!
At first, I wasn't quite sure about this book (but I've been extremely busy lately and haven't had time to just sit and read like I really prefer to so it may have thrown me off a bit having to set it down for a couple days here and there). I thought it picked up a lot more in the second half compared to the first half though.
I thought the idea of having the different classes was an interesting idea. I thought, at times, this story stuggled a bit with making it's own identity in the dystopia genre but I still found it a very interesting and thought-provoking read!
I will add more to this review when I have more time to sit down and sort through all my thoughts!
March 1, 2013
This is the first time I have read a book by this author, and also in this genre.
Although at first I was unsure whether I would like this genre and the story was a bit slow for me to warm to, once I got going I did enjoy reading the book. It certainly gives you food for thought as regards our world and our future and I look forward to reading the next book in this saga to see how it all plays out (in this version anyway!!). I dont like reviews that are essentially spoilers, thus I end this review saying its well worth a look at :)
Although at first I was unsure whether I would like this genre and the story was a bit slow for me to warm to, once I got going I did enjoy reading the book. It certainly gives you food for thought as regards our world and our future and I look forward to reading the next book in this saga to see how it all plays out (in this version anyway!!). I dont like reviews that are essentially spoilers, thus I end this review saying its well worth a look at :)
March 11, 2014
This is, by far, one of the most impressive stories I have read in YA (and seriously, that's a lot of books). Breakey doesn't mince words but nothing is left out - well, nothing he doesn't want you to be thinking about. The multiple character lines are strong alone but blend well together. In true great book fashion, it's a wonderful story that can be read deeper. I CANNOT wait for the second book - I finished this one and kept going back to see if more had magically appeared :)
August 26, 2014
I got this book through read-and-review in one of the groups. I found it really easy to get into and quite hard to put down. I loved the characters and the whole story, definitely one I'll read again.
June 16, 2018
Remarkably action-filled
It's a well written, action filled story that takes place in the future, where fate isn't what you think it is. I like entering the imagination of Breakey and where this may be written as a YA fantasy, this not-so-young reader enjoyed this book tremendously. Breakey has a way of bringing the future to the reader, all with its intrigue of the new world. A world where there are only two classes, one of privilege, and the other, not-so-much.
It's a well written, action filled story that takes place in the future, where fate isn't what you think it is. I like entering the imagination of Breakey and where this may be written as a YA fantasy, this not-so-young reader enjoyed this book tremendously. Breakey has a way of bringing the future to the reader, all with its intrigue of the new world. A world where there are only two classes, one of privilege, and the other, not-so-much.
January 22, 2018
I loved this book and the characters in it... light and darkness - really reminded me of Cloud Atlas in the world it is set - really worth a read :)
December 16, 2012
Creator Class was a unique, well-executed story. I loved Breakey's vision of Earth's future, as the world he created was eerily believable and easily imagined.
I'm not usually a huge fan of having a male for the main character (especially when he does not fall in love in the course of the story) but I liked Shawn a lot. He was different from his peers; not content to live a pre-determined life of school, marriage and career, but instead questioned why things were the way they were. He had a lot of smarts and gumption, which I admired.
One day, Shawn is abruptly brought from his home in P-Class up to Creator Class. He had no idea Creator Class even exsisted until he's brought to live there. His wildest dreams come true upon his arrival in Creator Class: he can do anything, be anything he wants. But, again, Shawn is not content to just sit back and relax. He starts to question the differences between the two classes. The dispartiy between the lives of those in the lower-class P-class and the elite upper crust, C-class, is huge. Imagine how our movie stars live versus how the middle class lives. Houses, cars, servants, schools, food, everything is better in C-class.
Shawn has an ulterior motive once he's moved to C-class. He plots revenge against a man who's responsible for hurting his family (this is a mild understatement but I don't want to give any plot points away). Shawn tracks his enemy, and his plans against him consume his thoughts and time. In the midst of all of this, Shawn himself becomes a target. I liked the way this part of the story was handled. It was very cleverly done and the way Breakey resolved the conflict was a surprise.
My favorite part of Creator Class was finding out the answers to the questions I'd had for the entire book. Shawn finally gets his questions answered (and the reader does too, vicariously) during the very last chapter. To finally get those answers was very satisfying! Plus, it left me wanting to read the next book in the series.
I would recommend Creator Class to fans of dystopia. I will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
I'm not usually a huge fan of having a male for the main character (especially when he does not fall in love in the course of the story) but I liked Shawn a lot. He was different from his peers; not content to live a pre-determined life of school, marriage and career, but instead questioned why things were the way they were. He had a lot of smarts and gumption, which I admired.
One day, Shawn is abruptly brought from his home in P-Class up to Creator Class. He had no idea Creator Class even exsisted until he's brought to live there. His wildest dreams come true upon his arrival in Creator Class: he can do anything, be anything he wants. But, again, Shawn is not content to just sit back and relax. He starts to question the differences between the two classes. The dispartiy between the lives of those in the lower-class P-class and the elite upper crust, C-class, is huge. Imagine how our movie stars live versus how the middle class lives. Houses, cars, servants, schools, food, everything is better in C-class.
Shawn has an ulterior motive once he's moved to C-class. He plots revenge against a man who's responsible for hurting his family (this is a mild understatement but I don't want to give any plot points away). Shawn tracks his enemy, and his plans against him consume his thoughts and time. In the midst of all of this, Shawn himself becomes a target. I liked the way this part of the story was handled. It was very cleverly done and the way Breakey resolved the conflict was a surprise.
My favorite part of Creator Class was finding out the answers to the questions I'd had for the entire book. Shawn finally gets his questions answered (and the reader does too, vicariously) during the very last chapter. To finally get those answers was very satisfying! Plus, it left me wanting to read the next book in the series.
I would recommend Creator Class to fans of dystopia. I will definitely be reading the next book in the series!
June 23, 2013
This book was given to me for free in exchange for an honest review.
The book started well... Set in a future where world order has been achieved.
It gave enough information to help you see the world that had been created, but not enough so that you have all the answers straight away. It created intrigue from the off.
The characters were alright, they had enough to them for you to imagine them but I felt some of the reactions were a little... for less of a better word vague.
For example
There was a lot of 'political' text relating to what had happened and who was in control that wasn't completely pertinent to the storyline.
It was enjoyable enough to read, the writing flowed well. Could easily have been a much longer piece of fiction, enabling the author to maybe bulk out what needed to be done.
Not sure if I would go on to read the rest of the series.
The book started well... Set in a future where world order has been achieved.
It gave enough information to help you see the world that had been created, but not enough so that you have all the answers straight away. It created intrigue from the off.
The characters were alright, they had enough to them for you to imagine them but I felt some of the reactions were a little... for less of a better word vague.
For example
There was a lot of 'political' text relating to what had happened and who was in control that wasn't completely pertinent to the storyline.
It was enjoyable enough to read, the writing flowed well. Could easily have been a much longer piece of fiction, enabling the author to maybe bulk out what needed to be done.
Not sure if I would go on to read the rest of the series.
September 25, 2013
When I first started this book I had some troubke getting used to the writing style. The narration threw me off. Some points it seemed like the character was the narrator but the next sentence would sound as if a non exsistant narrator was telling the story. it took me longer to get through this than normal and I struggled to get through the beginning. once you understand the story it gets easier. I like the characters and will def read the next one. Overall I enjoyed this story.
February 22, 2013
Will write review when I return from vacation
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