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A World Free of Politicians
When we cannot exist without our devices, who truly holds the power?In the not-so-distant future, Technodemocracy promises flawless justice and progress, having replaced corrupt politicians with a seemingly perfect algorithmic System. But beneath its polished surface, that perfection is beginning to fracture.
Abigail, a System analyst, uncovers a critical flaw that could bring the entire structure crashing down. After moving to the city, her daughter, Aga, begins her own journey of self-discovery—one that forces her to confront the darker truths of the society her mother is sworn to protect.
Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away in Antarctica, Clarens leads an expedition seeking freedom from the System's reach, aided by a mysterious community led by "angels". When their stories collide, a desperate struggle for truth and liberty erupts, threatening their lives and the future of every citizen living under the watchful eye of Technodemocracy.
A World Free of Politicians is a gripping science-fiction thriller that blends action and suspense with a sharp meditation on free will. In a world governed by algorithms, the most revolutionary act is…
...to think for yourself.
Abigail, a System analyst, uncovers a critical flaw that could bring the entire structure crashing down. After moving to the city, her daughter, Aga, begins her own journey of self-discovery—one that forces her to confront the darker truths of the society her mother is sworn to protect.
Meanwhile, thousands of kilometers away in Antarctica, Clarens leads an expedition seeking freedom from the System's reach, aided by a mysterious community led by "angels". When their stories collide, a desperate struggle for truth and liberty erupts, threatening their lives and the future of every citizen living under the watchful eye of Technodemocracy.
A World Free of Politicians is a gripping science-fiction thriller that blends action and suspense with a sharp meditation on free will. In a world governed by algorithms, the most revolutionary act is…
...to think for yourself.
402 pages, Paperback
Published March 7, 2026
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August 14, 2026
I’d like to thank NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Synopsis.
In the future, the world has lost faith in politicians and created a new political system – Technodemocracy – in which the System controls everything. Meanwhile, a small community that believes in angels and rejects this new society is attempting to bring about the Awakening of Humanity.
Characters.
I find Aga to be an unbearable girl who is incapable of seeing what is happening in the world around her. She is unable to step outside her bubble of privilege and is incredibly ungrateful for everything her parents do for her. Her relationship with her parents, Enio and Abigail, is uneven; she gets on better with her father and is always resentful of her mother. The truth is that Enio is a rather one-dimensional character, the typical father who would give anything for his daughter. Abigail, on the other hand, always seems to be shrouded in mystery and secrets; there’s something about her and Enio that doesn’t quite add up from the outset.
Clarence is very good with words – the king of rhetoric – but the poor chap doesn’t do anything else. Yes, he’s capable of lifting the spirits of the whole group, guiding them towards the same goal, keeping them united, but beyond that, all I see is the others sacrificing themselves for the cause whilst he just stands by and does nothing. Santiago, his loyal follower, has such moving faith in Clarence and his cause, and I find the symbol about Elyza he created truly beautiful.
As for Kabala, she’s a strong, courageous woman who’s lost everything and is willing to risk her life to get it back. At first, it strikes me as a bit daft that she decided to trust Clarence straight away, but that conversation they have about the dreams they share with him shows that they aren’t so different after all. And Corey… He’s the perfect comic relief the book needs.
Pace.
At first, the book is a bit slow and it’s hard to get into it. As there are so many POVs and the plot moves so slowly, it’s difficult to connect with the characters at the start. But little by little, the book draws you in and you find yourself looking forward to the next character’s POV to read what happens next.
Plot.
The book is written from each character’s point of view. Each character’s storyline is very distinct and, although they don’t overlap, there’s a connection between them that ensures you don’t miss a thing in the plot. There are plenty of dramatic twists you won’t see coming, which are revealed at just the right pace.
Personal opinion.
To be honest, I absolutely loved the book. I think the idea is incredibly original, and its critique of modern society gives you plenty to think about: a world controlled by artificial intelligence is just as dangerous as one controlled by humans. It’s perfect for all fans of Shatter Me and The Thousandth Floor.
Synopsis.
In the future, the world has lost faith in politicians and created a new political system – Technodemocracy – in which the System controls everything. Meanwhile, a small community that believes in angels and rejects this new society is attempting to bring about the Awakening of Humanity.
Characters.
I find Aga to be an unbearable girl who is incapable of seeing what is happening in the world around her. She is unable to step outside her bubble of privilege and is incredibly ungrateful for everything her parents do for her. Her relationship with her parents, Enio and Abigail, is uneven; she gets on better with her father and is always resentful of her mother. The truth is that Enio is a rather one-dimensional character, the typical father who would give anything for his daughter. Abigail, on the other hand, always seems to be shrouded in mystery and secrets; there’s something about her and Enio that doesn’t quite add up from the outset.
Clarence is very good with words – the king of rhetoric – but the poor chap doesn’t do anything else. Yes, he’s capable of lifting the spirits of the whole group, guiding them towards the same goal, keeping them united, but beyond that, all I see is the others sacrificing themselves for the cause whilst he just stands by and does nothing. Santiago, his loyal follower, has such moving faith in Clarence and his cause, and I find the symbol about Elyza he created truly beautiful.
As for Kabala, she’s a strong, courageous woman who’s lost everything and is willing to risk her life to get it back. At first, it strikes me as a bit daft that she decided to trust Clarence straight away, but that conversation they have about the dreams they share with him shows that they aren’t so different after all. And Corey… He’s the perfect comic relief the book needs.
Pace.
At first, the book is a bit slow and it’s hard to get into it. As there are so many POVs and the plot moves so slowly, it’s difficult to connect with the characters at the start. But little by little, the book draws you in and you find yourself looking forward to the next character’s POV to read what happens next.
Plot.
The book is written from each character’s point of view. Each character’s storyline is very distinct and, although they don’t overlap, there’s a connection between them that ensures you don’t miss a thing in the plot. There are plenty of dramatic twists you won’t see coming, which are revealed at just the right pace.
Personal opinion.
To be honest, I absolutely loved the book. I think the idea is incredibly original, and its critique of modern society gives you plenty to think about: a world controlled by artificial intelligence is just as dangerous as one controlled by humans. It’s perfect for all fans of Shatter Me and The Thousandth Floor.
April 23, 2026
Conflation of the Vanities
Imagine a future Earth smoothly managed by a network of artificial intelligence (AI) programs under the direction of an Interface Overlay (IO) that has replaced political governments. From all outward appearances, this System smoothly operates with periodically interfaces to resolve broad social needs and arrangements with the general public through electronic voting.
Yet, despite human oversight to adjust and refine its system there are still pockets of resistance in the extreme areas of the world like Antarctica. These groups are transspecies who have chosen to modify parts of their bodies to mark a difference from humans but are still past of the human collective. A. cipher for any minority, especially LGBTQ, outside the “the norm”.
These outcasts are assisted by a collection of near mythical creatures and “angels” seeking to preserves their freedom from the System until the Awakening of Humanity, aka the return of the original inclusive direction of human society.
AR Uribe’s 2026 science-fantasy, “A World Free of Politicians: The Awakening of Humanity”, is both an analogy and meditation on the future of human development seeking to solve one global issue of self-government but unleashing potentially more destructive consequences.
The novel is the product of the two Peruvian Uribe brothers, Alejandro, a journalist, and Rodrigo, an artificial intelligence researcher and professor.
The fundamental issue: at what point may humanity succumb to conveniences of AI without realizing the sacrifice of independent discovery and learning with all its faults is leading to "regressing to the mean", or humanity’s homogenization?
While the issues are engaging, the plot development, characters and multiple perspectives, sometimes awkward writing style make the story and analogies somewhat challenging.
Similar explorations with robotic themes to consider are: William Hertlings’ 2011 quartet of novels, “Avogadro Corporation; The Singularity is Closer than You Think”, or Czech playwright and novelist, Karel Capek’s 1920 , “Rostrum’s Universal Robots, or RUR”, which gave the world the word “robot” with chilling consequences.
While not long, this novel is a tangled labyrinth you should decide for yourself if you want venture into on your own.
Imagine a future Earth smoothly managed by a network of artificial intelligence (AI) programs under the direction of an Interface Overlay (IO) that has replaced political governments. From all outward appearances, this System smoothly operates with periodically interfaces to resolve broad social needs and arrangements with the general public through electronic voting.
Yet, despite human oversight to adjust and refine its system there are still pockets of resistance in the extreme areas of the world like Antarctica. These groups are transspecies who have chosen to modify parts of their bodies to mark a difference from humans but are still past of the human collective. A. cipher for any minority, especially LGBTQ, outside the “the norm”.
These outcasts are assisted by a collection of near mythical creatures and “angels” seeking to preserves their freedom from the System until the Awakening of Humanity, aka the return of the original inclusive direction of human society.
AR Uribe’s 2026 science-fantasy, “A World Free of Politicians: The Awakening of Humanity”, is both an analogy and meditation on the future of human development seeking to solve one global issue of self-government but unleashing potentially more destructive consequences.
The novel is the product of the two Peruvian Uribe brothers, Alejandro, a journalist, and Rodrigo, an artificial intelligence researcher and professor.
The fundamental issue: at what point may humanity succumb to conveniences of AI without realizing the sacrifice of independent discovery and learning with all its faults is leading to "regressing to the mean", or humanity’s homogenization?
While the issues are engaging, the plot development, characters and multiple perspectives, sometimes awkward writing style make the story and analogies somewhat challenging.
Similar explorations with robotic themes to consider are: William Hertlings’ 2011 quartet of novels, “Avogadro Corporation; The Singularity is Closer than You Think”, or Czech playwright and novelist, Karel Capek’s 1920 , “Rostrum’s Universal Robots, or RUR”, which gave the world the word “robot” with chilling consequences.
While not long, this novel is a tangled labyrinth you should decide for yourself if you want venture into on your own.
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