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The Experiment
One hundred years in the future… America as we know it today no longer exists. Scientist Holly Reginald and President Malcolm Crowdler have hatched an evil plot to control the minds and lives of the American people. Only a few are still able to fight back. And those few are children. Mystery and intrigue abound in this heart-stopping adventure as the last remnant of Americans strives to stop The Experiment…before it’s too late.
- GenresScience Fiction
210 pages, Paperback
First published September 29, 2013
24 people want to read
About the author
Morgan Elizabeth Huneke
15 books100 followersMorgan Elizabeth Huneke fell in love with sci-fi and fantasy at age seven when she first read A Wrinkle in Time and The Chronicles of Narnia. In the time since, she's spent an inordinate amount of time exploring new realms and bygone eras through countless books, movies, and TV shows. She also spends a great deal of time talking to her imaginary friends and writing down their stories in books such as the Time Captives fantasy trilogy and Twisted Dreams, a sci-fi/fantasy Sleeping Beauty novella. On the occasion she remembers she lives in Georgia in the 21st century, she can be found playing and teaching violin and piano, singing along to Disney and Broadway soundtracks, turning pirouettes in the kitchen, and studying for her degree in elementary education. You can find her online at www.morganhuneke.com.
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August 25, 2015
My Review:
5 Stars
This book is such a fun and interesting story. It's only around 30,000 words, so probably less than two hours to read.
I would consider it a present-day dystopian story. Think futuristic America crumbling in the hands of a power-hungry president, and an entire nation brainwashed in the name of "the good of the people.”
Yes, it was that kind of book. A very fun read, too.
I told the author that “It’s a pro-homeschooling conservative political action novella.” It’s really funny, knowing Morgan personally, how much of her shines through the book. It’s really cool.
I enjoyed the plot. It’s not quite the kind of story that I’ve ever read before, which made it very fun. The government seeks to control the minds of American kids, and all but a few are affected. Why? You’ll see. Does it even ever get resolved? Well, you’ll see that too.
The writing was done well. I like Miss Huneke’s style, and I have yet to read her other works (that are sitting unread on my Kindle). It was easy to read for me, and it is aimed at kids between the ages of 10 and 16. So it’s between Middle Grade and Young Adult, and it fit there well.
The characters were well-developed. There were a lot, and some did seem like names alone, but that’s okay. I understood the main characters well, and that was good enough for me. Besides, we don’t need to read the backstories of thirty-eight characters. It was balanced well.
The worldbuilding was quite interesting. It is set in present-day America, so that part was already established. I liked Courtstone (the well-done setting, not the fictional place) and found it to be an intriguing place.
Everything was described well. My imagination ran with the descriptions.
However, if you are a liberal, an atheist, and anti-homeschooling, this book is definitely not for you. You may find it offensive if you are sensitive about such things.
But did I enjoy it? Oh, yes. Ever so much.
Now, go be kind and have fun reading this book. Like I did. It was wonderful.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, which I have provided. Thank you, Morgan!
(Find original review at ScatteredJournalPages.com on Thursday, August 27th, 2015.)
5 Stars
This book is such a fun and interesting story. It's only around 30,000 words, so probably less than two hours to read.
I would consider it a present-day dystopian story. Think futuristic America crumbling in the hands of a power-hungry president, and an entire nation brainwashed in the name of "the good of the people.”
Yes, it was that kind of book. A very fun read, too.
I told the author that “It’s a pro-homeschooling conservative political action novella.” It’s really funny, knowing Morgan personally, how much of her shines through the book. It’s really cool.
I enjoyed the plot. It’s not quite the kind of story that I’ve ever read before, which made it very fun. The government seeks to control the minds of American kids, and all but a few are affected. Why? You’ll see. Does it even ever get resolved? Well, you’ll see that too.
The writing was done well. I like Miss Huneke’s style, and I have yet to read her other works (that are sitting unread on my Kindle). It was easy to read for me, and it is aimed at kids between the ages of 10 and 16. So it’s between Middle Grade and Young Adult, and it fit there well.
The characters were well-developed. There were a lot, and some did seem like names alone, but that’s okay. I understood the main characters well, and that was good enough for me. Besides, we don’t need to read the backstories of thirty-eight characters. It was balanced well.
The worldbuilding was quite interesting. It is set in present-day America, so that part was already established. I liked Courtstone (the well-done setting, not the fictional place) and found it to be an intriguing place.
Everything was described well. My imagination ran with the descriptions.
However, if you are a liberal, an atheist, and anti-homeschooling, this book is definitely not for you. You may find it offensive if you are sensitive about such things.
But did I enjoy it? Oh, yes. Ever so much.
Now, go be kind and have fun reading this book. Like I did. It was wonderful.
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, which I have provided. Thank you, Morgan!
(Find original review at ScatteredJournalPages.com on Thursday, August 27th, 2015.)
December 2, 2014
Again, with so many not so great books out there it's especially fantastic to find a book like this. The characters felt like people I could meet in real life, and I loved the message of "I am able to do all things through the help of Christ, which strengtheneth me" woven throughout the story. The book didn't take me too long to read, but it didn't feel rushed. And the conclusion (I won't spoil it) was powerful and felt like the right ending to the story.
March 22, 2015
One hundred years in the future, havoc is spreading all over America. People are being mind-controlled, and the only people left to resist are children. Edmund and Anne, along with some of their friends, are holding America’s fate in their hands. Will they be able to resist the pain and suffering they must endure to save America from forever falling into the hands of evil?
I read this book in one day, not being able to put it down. It was a quick read and very enjoyable. I personally think the plot moved a bit fast, but it did keep the book from becoming boring.
Pros
- A lot of people in this book are Christians. They recite verses and pray in the time of trouble.
- It kept me interested until the very end.
- The book shows themes of love and sacrifice for friends and family.
Cons
- The plot moved a bit too quickly. I felt like it could’ve been drawn out a bit more.
- There were a lot of children in the book, so it was hard to get to know each of them personally.
The characters were well thought out, though as I said above, I didn’t get to know them as personally as I wanted too. The villain was evil and merciless. The author did a great job of creating tension as the villain and children interacted.
I loved how the author was able to balance the dialogue and description. I find a lot of description boring, yet the story is hard to understand when there is none. The Experiment has a perfect amount of both to give you the picture of what is going on.
I really liked this book and will definitely be recommending this to some of my friends. It was very appropriate and had good Christian themes. Very well done!
I read this book in one day, not being able to put it down. It was a quick read and very enjoyable. I personally think the plot moved a bit fast, but it did keep the book from becoming boring.
Pros
- A lot of people in this book are Christians. They recite verses and pray in the time of trouble.
- It kept me interested until the very end.
- The book shows themes of love and sacrifice for friends and family.
Cons
- The plot moved a bit too quickly. I felt like it could’ve been drawn out a bit more.
- There were a lot of children in the book, so it was hard to get to know each of them personally.
The characters were well thought out, though as I said above, I didn’t get to know them as personally as I wanted too. The villain was evil and merciless. The author did a great job of creating tension as the villain and children interacted.
I loved how the author was able to balance the dialogue and description. I find a lot of description boring, yet the story is hard to understand when there is none. The Experiment has a perfect amount of both to give you the picture of what is going on.
I really liked this book and will definitely be recommending this to some of my friends. It was very appropriate and had good Christian themes. Very well done!
October 24, 2015
I enjoyed this book a lot! As soon as I saw the description, I wanted to read it immediately! I mean, a scientist and president wanting to brainwash America? Give me some of that!!
I loved this book!! This is definitely in a genre I enjoy. It was well written and I connected quite well with all the characters. Every page made me love the book even more!
As all books, I had a problem with The Experiment. It kinda bothered me that the last names were used so many times, but I quickly got use to it. And this book didn't have too much, if any, spelling/grammar problems, which made me quite happy. :)
Overall, I'd give this book a 4.5 star rating. I'd definitely recommend this book to everyone. :D
I loved this book!! This is definitely in a genre I enjoy. It was well written and I connected quite well with all the characters. Every page made me love the book even more!
As all books, I had a problem with The Experiment. It kinda bothered me that the last names were used so many times, but I quickly got use to it. And this book didn't have too much, if any, spelling/grammar problems, which made me quite happy. :)
Overall, I'd give this book a 4.5 star rating. I'd definitely recommend this book to everyone. :D
April 16, 2016
This book was exciting, fast-paced, and thought-provoking. It had several great messages wrapped up in it---most significantly, the importance of not giving in to compromise and the need to trust in God no matter what. I also found it interesting and inspiring that homeschooled kids were the heroes, the last ones to stand for what was right.
The situation was certainly scary, and what the kids went through was sometimes hard to read, but it certainly made me feel for them. The tension never let up, so it was hard to put down without wishing I could know what would happen next!
Futuristic books of this type aren't my favorite, and I also would have liked more description so I could see the settings better, as well as having the personalities of the kids more defined. I felt it moved a bit too fast, and am not sure if the ending should have been drawn out a little more.... But the author knows how to spin an exciting and faith-filled story!
The situation was certainly scary, and what the kids went through was sometimes hard to read, but it certainly made me feel for them. The tension never let up, so it was hard to put down without wishing I could know what would happen next!
Futuristic books of this type aren't my favorite, and I also would have liked more description so I could see the settings better, as well as having the personalities of the kids more defined. I felt it moved a bit too fast, and am not sure if the ending should have been drawn out a little more.... But the author knows how to spin an exciting and faith-filled story!
January 25, 2016
One hundred years in the future . . .
America as we know it today no longer exists. Scientist Holly Reginald and President Malcolm Crowdler have hatched an evil plot to control the minds and lives of the American people. Only a few are still able to fight back. And those few are children.
Mystery and intrigue abound in this heart-stopping adventure as the last remnant of Americans strives to stop The Experiment . . . before it’s too late!
I thought this book was missing some things. The idea was a great idea, it just had a few holes. For one, the book is written from the point of view of around ten characters, so we didn't get to know them very well. Also, it got a little confusing in some places. The Experiment was a mystery to me until close to the end.
All in all, it was an ok book. I received it for free in exchange for my review.
R. J. Steele
America as we know it today no longer exists. Scientist Holly Reginald and President Malcolm Crowdler have hatched an evil plot to control the minds and lives of the American people. Only a few are still able to fight back. And those few are children.
Mystery and intrigue abound in this heart-stopping adventure as the last remnant of Americans strives to stop The Experiment . . . before it’s too late!
I thought this book was missing some things. The idea was a great idea, it just had a few holes. For one, the book is written from the point of view of around ten characters, so we didn't get to know them very well. Also, it got a little confusing in some places. The Experiment was a mystery to me until close to the end.
All in all, it was an ok book. I received it for free in exchange for my review.
R. J. Steele
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