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Escape to Cadrius: Life and Philosophy in a Distant Future
In the year 2092, Destiny's father is arrested for treason, turning her world upside down. Destiny and her servant, Savannah, are forced to flee their home, embarking on a journey across a desolate, dystopian landscape. Uncertain of what awaits them on the other side due to the false propaganda they've been fed, they encounter Vincent and Magnus, who are fleeing economic devastation and starvation. At the border, will they be welcomed or compelled to return to a life of hardship and struggle?
These characters face unexpected challenges, pushing them to learn new ways of thinking about the world and their roles within it. As they navigate the contrasting societies of Zondus and Cadrius, the story underscores the importance of courage to challenge societal norms and the imperative of building a better world for all.
Transport your imagination to the year 2092. The world has been reshaped by artificial intelligence and robots. While some nations have descended into economic and social ruin, characterized by widespread unemployment and societal upheaval, a few have discovered paths to prosperity. This novella offers a thought-provoking exploration of social and ethical systems and their profound influence on our long-term future. Can courage, equality, and justice truly make a difference in a dystopian society?
Readers will undoubtedly find themselves captivated by the story's exploration of ethical values, social inequalities, and the potential for positive change. The narrative delves into themes that resonate with readers of all ages, igniting introspection and discussions about justice, equality, and the significance of critical thinking.
These characters face unexpected challenges, pushing them to learn new ways of thinking about the world and their roles within it. As they navigate the contrasting societies of Zondus and Cadrius, the story underscores the importance of courage to challenge societal norms and the imperative of building a better world for all.
Transport your imagination to the year 2092. The world has been reshaped by artificial intelligence and robots. While some nations have descended into economic and social ruin, characterized by widespread unemployment and societal upheaval, a few have discovered paths to prosperity. This novella offers a thought-provoking exploration of social and ethical systems and their profound influence on our long-term future. Can courage, equality, and justice truly make a difference in a dystopian society?
Readers will undoubtedly find themselves captivated by the story's exploration of ethical values, social inequalities, and the potential for positive change. The narrative delves into themes that resonate with readers of all ages, igniting introspection and discussions about justice, equality, and the significance of critical thinking.
96 pages, ebook
Published November 8, 2023
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August 27, 2023
This book explores themes of ethics as technology advances to the point of taking over human jobs. Anyone interested in how society will or should address that issue will enjoy this story. The setting and characters make it a more interesting read, plus some funny moments along the way.
March 15, 2025
Escape to Cadrius was an interesting read. It is described as being a science fiction adventure novella. As I began to view this more as a philosophical tale I began to enjoy it more, with the idea behind the story being interesting enough to keep me reading.
During the story we meet several characters who journey together from their home to a place called Cadrius, where they hope to find better lives. There they meet tutors and AIs who instruct them in the philosophies of Cadrius. We follow their change in thinking, their understanding of these learnt philosophies helping them to grow as people.
Initially I was disappointed in this book. The language is simple and the speech of characters wooden. The book seemed to me more of a detailed plan of a book, with the style being more of a description of what is occurring, rather than telling the story as if it was unfolding at the moment of reading.
The book has basic description but not enough to make you feel emerged in the world it is describing. Characters appear one-dimensional, lacking in emotion and showing very little thought. This book did not elicit any emotion from me, did not make me feel what the characters were feeling, and so left me feeling rather flat.
So, while this book did not impress me with the language and writing style, and did not grab me, it nonetheless interested me enough as a philosophical tale to make me want to continue reading. If you are looking for a science fiction adventure to transport you away from your daily life and entangle you in other places and adventures this may not be the book for you, but if you are looking for something to help you contemplate the world and provide thinking points on how to improve your impact on the world, this may be a good way to spend an afternoon.
Note: Thank you to the author who provided me a copy of this book to enable me to give an honest review. I am sorry that I could not give a higher rating, but feel that this is an interesting beginning to your publishing and look forward to seeing what you produce in future.
During the story we meet several characters who journey together from their home to a place called Cadrius, where they hope to find better lives. There they meet tutors and AIs who instruct them in the philosophies of Cadrius. We follow their change in thinking, their understanding of these learnt philosophies helping them to grow as people.
Initially I was disappointed in this book. The language is simple and the speech of characters wooden. The book seemed to me more of a detailed plan of a book, with the style being more of a description of what is occurring, rather than telling the story as if it was unfolding at the moment of reading.
The book has basic description but not enough to make you feel emerged in the world it is describing. Characters appear one-dimensional, lacking in emotion and showing very little thought. This book did not elicit any emotion from me, did not make me feel what the characters were feeling, and so left me feeling rather flat.
So, while this book did not impress me with the language and writing style, and did not grab me, it nonetheless interested me enough as a philosophical tale to make me want to continue reading. If you are looking for a science fiction adventure to transport you away from your daily life and entangle you in other places and adventures this may not be the book for you, but if you are looking for something to help you contemplate the world and provide thinking points on how to improve your impact on the world, this may be a good way to spend an afternoon.
Note: Thank you to the author who provided me a copy of this book to enable me to give an honest review. I am sorry that I could not give a higher rating, but feel that this is an interesting beginning to your publishing and look forward to seeing what you produce in future.
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