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Four
What if you realized the world faced an apocalyptic future of devastation and destruction from pollution, overpopulation, and global warming... and you knew how to stop it... What would you do?
Tom Bianco is the senior biologist at Habitat Conservation Foundation, an environmental advocacy group. Through his own experiences and research published by the world's environmental scientists, Tom has become convinced that humans are destroying the natural world and will eventually destroy themselves. He learns of a deadly disease that can spread electronically to nearly wipe out the human population.
But can Tom ultimately face the horror of what he believes he must do?
Tom Bianco is the senior biologist at Habitat Conservation Foundation, an environmental advocacy group. Through his own experiences and research published by the world's environmental scientists, Tom has become convinced that humans are destroying the natural world and will eventually destroy themselves. He learns of a deadly disease that can spread electronically to nearly wipe out the human population.
But can Tom ultimately face the horror of what he believes he must do?
186 pages, Paperback
First published April 29, 2015
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December 1, 2017
I wasn't totally sold on this book. While I liked the concept, I felt like there was too much information being presented, but not enough plot. Johns presents so many socio-political topics for the reader to think about that it's actually overwhelming; although I do like the idea of humans purposefully using our own technical progress to bring about the end of the human race. The ending went way over my head.
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
**I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.**
May 13, 2015
Four is a compelling novel that presents interesting perspectives on current issues. My initial skepticism on a plot about epic world problems such as technology out-of-control and over-population quickly dissipated as the characters unfolded and the details emerged. Johns brings the reader into the lives of the Four main characters as if we were part of their world. We get to know each personally and feel compelled to think through and try to answer some of the questions they are asking of each other, as if we are part of the dialogue. And he pushes us as readers to think about our roles in the issues facing our society, more our roles in helping to perpetuate versus solve for these. As a good book should, Four lingers and follows long after you finish reading. I have found myself thinking about and paying closer attention to themes and topics presented, such as the use of technology and EMF radiation.
May 19, 2015
Goodreads win. Will read and review once received.
I was a bit nervous for reading this book. At first it did not sound interesting. Within the first 30 pages I was hooked. It was a good read that ended up holding my attention. The story was compelling and very interesting. I really liked the characters. They were unique and brought there own touch to the story. I would definitely read more from this authoe in the future.
I was a bit nervous for reading this book. At first it did not sound interesting. Within the first 30 pages I was hooked. It was a good read that ended up holding my attention. The story was compelling and very interesting. I really liked the characters. They were unique and brought there own touch to the story. I would definitely read more from this authoe in the future.
August 3, 2015
I honestly have no idea what the author was shooting for in this book. It was interesting (and well-written – hence the bump to 2 stars) enough that I read the whole thing, but it lacked conflict to create a complete story. The character felt himself called upon to do what is best for the world, regardless of the consequences, but somehow no one attempts to stop him. Instead the story is simply following the train of thought and actions that result in the apocalypse.
Another big concern is that the book is quite “preachy”. The author goes into a lot of detail about environmental concern (and later Christian interests), but it becomes way too much. The people who are not interested wont’ be willing to keep reading and the people who are likely already know the information. It also became difficult to tell when the author moved on from fact to fiction. I think the book needs a little more focus to figure out what it’s trying to project to the audience and how to keep them engaged.
P.S. No idea what the author was going for in the ending…that one was lost on me.
Who should read it? SKIP
Please note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Sage’s Blog Tours.
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com or @Read2Distract
Another big concern is that the book is quite “preachy”. The author goes into a lot of detail about environmental concern (and later Christian interests), but it becomes way too much. The people who are not interested wont’ be willing to keep reading and the people who are likely already know the information. It also became difficult to tell when the author moved on from fact to fiction. I think the book needs a little more focus to figure out what it’s trying to project to the audience and how to keep them engaged.
P.S. No idea what the author was going for in the ending…that one was lost on me.
Who should read it? SKIP
Please note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review courtesy of Sage’s Blog Tours.
See all my reviews and more at www.ReadingToDistraction.com or @Read2Distract
February 4, 2016
I received this book via the free book giveaway at Goodreads.
The story is terrific. It is clever and is something of a thriller. I enjoyed the book.
The story is terrific. It is clever and is something of a thriller. I enjoyed the book.
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