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Augmented
Breathable air on Earth is running out and no one knows why.
A mysterious discovery nearly thirty million years old may hold the answer.To find it, a glaciologist and the inventor of a cutting-edge brain implant will need to work together.
But can they unlock its shocking secrets in time to save humankind?
While investigating hydrothermal vents in the Pacific Ocean, scientist Nicholay Panov and his crew mysteriously vanish. Weeks later, when their vessel is finally found, the hull has been crushed nearly beyond recognition. Stranger still, the wreck now lies off the coast of Antarctica, seven thousand miles from where it sank.
Searching for answers, glaciologist Sienna Panov reaches out to Ben Fisher, the rich and enigmatic CEO who commissioned the expedition. Ben is the inventor of a revolutionary neural enhancement device. Once implanted in the brain, it has the power to boost both mental and physical abilities to dizzying new heights.
Except Ben has recently suffered a tragedy of his own, after a savage attack robbed him of his memory and left him framed for murder. Working together, Ben and Sienna soon discover a shadowy conspiracy connecting both events.
There are ancient secrets powerful people don't want them to uncover, secrets that trace back to America's Space Race and to a time long before humans walked the Earth. Secrets with the power to save the planet--or utterly destroy it.
Filled with stunning twists and turns, Augmented is a technothriller that will leave you breathless!
391 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2019
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November 3, 2019
Entertaining enough. Reading this book is like watching an enjoyable techno-thriller movie with a few wobbly bits. Fun but don't expect it to stand up to any close scrutiny. There were unexpected twists that kept my interest, and the tech concepts were thought provoking.
There were those wobbly bits, however. There were times when characters came to conclusions about the central mystery and I was left thinking, "Huh? How'd you come to that conclusion? Oh, because the author told you." Also, there was a bit of infodumping at times, where the author seems to pull you aside and say, "Let me teach you about X so that you can understand this part."
More shocking was the spineless commentary in the afterword where James D. Prescott himself (the author) essentially said something like, "Some people believe in climate change and some don't, but let's not get too hung up on that!" Since climate change is a central element of the plot, there was an opportunity to use the book's afterword to leverage awareness of climate science, but nope. It seems the author was too worried about sales and didn't want to upset either climate change activists or climate change deniers. Total cop out, Mr. Prescott. You lost my respect. (By the way, climate change is real and humans have caused it. Go ask NASA scientists. They'll tell you.)
There were those wobbly bits, however. There were times when characters came to conclusions about the central mystery and I was left thinking, "Huh? How'd you come to that conclusion? Oh, because the author told you." Also, there was a bit of infodumping at times, where the author seems to pull you aside and say, "Let me teach you about X so that you can understand this part."
More shocking was the spineless commentary in the afterword where James D. Prescott himself (the author) essentially said something like, "Some people believe in climate change and some don't, but let's not get too hung up on that!" Since climate change is a central element of the plot, there was an opportunity to use the book's afterword to leverage awareness of climate science, but nope. It seems the author was too worried about sales and didn't want to upset either climate change activists or climate change deniers. Total cop out, Mr. Prescott. You lost my respect. (By the way, climate change is real and humans have caused it. Go ask NASA scientists. They'll tell you.)
April 13, 2021
I generally don't read thrillers but the high ratings and synopsis gave me hope for another Dark Matter type read.
I would tell you about the interesting concepts, but those would mostly be spoilers. There are actually a number of good ethics topics and interesting technology.
The characters are not well-developed but perhaps if you read thrillers you might be less caring about this aspect. I was most surprised that this was written recently but had dialogue and interactions that you'd expect more in the 70's at the latest. Think Heinlein and his broad-brushed sexist dialogue and portrayals. Also, very stereotyped on the different types of people (Chinese, Southern, etc). There's also random life experiences told by side characters that are irrelevant to the plot. The WORST about this book is the absolutely atrocious similes. They were so badly written that the author often had to follow-up with - that is to say that the blah blah blah. There are lots of plot holes in the science and the...well...plot. Also, things not wrapped up or explained (even one from the synopsis!) by the end. Another super annoying aspect of this book was that when characters would go meet up with others, they would tell them about X, Y, and Z update. So, you were there (as the reader) as the things happened, but then you also have to hear it over and over to different groups. Talk about pages padding!
I'm really disappointed that this book didn't work out as I was really hoping for a cool contemporary techno thriller.
I would tell you about the interesting concepts, but those would mostly be spoilers. There are actually a number of good ethics topics and interesting technology.
The characters are not well-developed but perhaps if you read thrillers you might be less caring about this aspect. I was most surprised that this was written recently but had dialogue and interactions that you'd expect more in the 70's at the latest. Think Heinlein and his broad-brushed sexist dialogue and portrayals. Also, very stereotyped on the different types of people (Chinese, Southern, etc). There's also random life experiences told by side characters that are irrelevant to the plot. The WORST about this book is the absolutely atrocious similes. They were so badly written that the author often had to follow-up with - that is to say that the blah blah blah. There are lots of plot holes in the science and the...well...plot. Also, things not wrapped up or explained (even one from the synopsis!) by the end. Another super annoying aspect of this book was that when characters would go meet up with others, they would tell them about X, Y, and Z update. So, you were there (as the reader) as the things happened, but then you also have to hear it over and over to different groups. Talk about pages padding!
I'm really disappointed that this book didn't work out as I was really hoping for a cool contemporary techno thriller.
March 18, 2021
Wow, this has got to be one of the worst books I read in a long time.
It started out as a badly written csi episode, with about the same believability of characters and dialogue. Then it got worse. So many plot holes, I can’t even patch up a plot. So many science terms that are used wrongly or just plain foolishly (like someone being able to date a site just by... looking at it? Amazing!). Feels like the author read a couple of buzz feed articles on the subject and now thinks he’s well versed in it. And then the big “reveal” - I’m sorry, I just laughed out loud.
This isn’t even a feel good sci-fi action no brainer book. It’s just laughable.
Do not waste your time.
It started out as a badly written csi episode, with about the same believability of characters and dialogue. Then it got worse. So many plot holes, I can’t even patch up a plot. So many science terms that are used wrongly or just plain foolishly (like someone being able to date a site just by... looking at it? Amazing!). Feels like the author read a couple of buzz feed articles on the subject and now thinks he’s well versed in it. And then the big “reveal” - I’m sorry, I just laughed out loud.
This isn’t even a feel good sci-fi action no brainer book. It’s just laughable.
Do not waste your time.
October 4, 2019
Another one of those near future sci fi thrillers like ‘Dark Matter’ and ‘The Warehouse’, but one that didn’t really grab me or hold my attention. Maybe there was just a little too much going on and things were covered with just too little depth. Mildly entertaining.
August 28, 2019
This is good fun reading. This is what a real techno-thriller is all about! The Earth with polluted air? You bet. Are people willing to kill to hide the truth? You bet. Enhanced intelligence? You bet. Did I mention alien technology? Of course.
How soon will humans be outfitted with implates to make us smarter, faster, stronger, an elliptic memory? It is coming. It is just a matter of when we will publicly see it, but rest assured folks at DRAPA have been working on this. Now imagine what would happen if an alien race can come to our doorstep to drop off new technology? This technology leaps us forward 20 years at a time - with no end in sight. Imagine Zero-Point Energy, or maybe Cold Fusion, or solar panels that are 98% efficient? Mankind is finally smart enough to get this technology working.
But what if these advances come with a cost? Do politicians get this enhancement first (they think so)? A billionaire? What if you are the #2 competitor? What would you do to stop your competitor's enhancements?
All of this makes this scare but fun reading. As as always, Jim Prescott writes a great story!
How soon will humans be outfitted with implates to make us smarter, faster, stronger, an elliptic memory? It is coming. It is just a matter of when we will publicly see it, but rest assured folks at DRAPA have been working on this. Now imagine what would happen if an alien race can come to our doorstep to drop off new technology? This technology leaps us forward 20 years at a time - with no end in sight. Imagine Zero-Point Energy, or maybe Cold Fusion, or solar panels that are 98% efficient? Mankind is finally smart enough to get this technology working.
But what if these advances come with a cost? Do politicians get this enhancement first (they think so)? A billionaire? What if you are the #2 competitor? What would you do to stop your competitor's enhancements?
All of this makes this scare but fun reading. As as always, Jim Prescott writes a great story!
November 10, 2019
This was a fascinating tale with an ending that was quite far from what I thought the book would be about... yet it followed a roller-coaster ride of intrigue, espionage, and technology. If you like sci-fi or stories about where our technology might lead us, you would enjoy this book.
I hate rating books. This one deserves more than a 4-star based on how much I enjoyed reading it. I'm no book critic, although I have to draw a line somewhere and try to reserve the 5-star books for those I am absolutely overwhelmed by reading. 4.6 stars!
I hate rating books. This one deserves more than a 4-star based on how much I enjoyed reading it. I'm no book critic, although I have to draw a line somewhere and try to reserve the 5-star books for those I am absolutely overwhelmed by reading. 4.6 stars!
December 3, 2021
Rather new publication, compared to the age of my usual reads lately - speculative fiction thriller from 2019. Global warming is accelerating? Human physique and mental powers can be augmented by a technical widget with mysterious origin.
Fast paced techno-thriller that at times seems to be written by a linguistic AI describing people by a calculated algorithm and the techno-babble also feels a bit off like a vintage Bond-villain's means to take over the world. Then again, if you can look past that, it's quite an exciting ride.
Fast paced techno-thriller that at times seems to be written by a linguistic AI describing people by a calculated algorithm and the techno-babble also feels a bit off like a vintage Bond-villain's means to take over the world. Then again, if you can look past that, it's quite an exciting ride.
March 2, 2021
Augmented is that book which comes along once in awhile which totally takes your breath away. Ben Fisher wakes up one day, in complete amnesia.
What follows leads you through corporate America, murder and mayhem, deep sea diving and archeological digs to Ancient Aliens and Military mischief.
James Prescott writes a perfectly paced thriller with enough technology to fascinate you and a plot thick enough to hide the ending until the, well, the end!
I haven't enjoyed a Science Fiction Thriller this much in recent history. Read this book, you won't regret it!
What follows leads you through corporate America, murder and mayhem, deep sea diving and archeological digs to Ancient Aliens and Military mischief.
James Prescott writes a perfectly paced thriller with enough technology to fascinate you and a plot thick enough to hide the ending until the, well, the end!
I haven't enjoyed a Science Fiction Thriller this much in recent history. Read this book, you won't regret it!
April 3, 2021
Mulle meeldis. Selles on veidi nii jaburat teemaarendust, et võiks isegi nii minna. Ja nagu autor loo lõpus mainib, et inspiratsiooni on ta saanud ajalehepealkirjadest ehk siis igas väljamõeldud loos on tera tõtt. Nautida on küll.
October 29, 2019
I enjoyed the book overall. As we were rushing toward the conclusion I feared there wouldn't be time for a satisfactory ending, but I was pleased with how it wrapped up. I might've titled the book differently, the author didn't dive too much into the brain augmentations or at least not as much as you would think with a title 'Augmented'. If you want more on that idea check out Nexus.
Good narration.
Mild rant: Some PC crap: Don't know why the author gave the female character a cry-baby feminist streak, it really detracted from her strength. Instead of getting the "this is a strong female character" vibe she instead came off as someone with a little-man complex.
I liked the author's afterward. He may be the only writer to realize "it isn't my job to tell you what to think". Wow. No sarcasm, give this guy an award.
Good narration.
Mild rant: Some PC crap: Don't know why the author gave the female character a cry-baby feminist streak, it really detracted from her strength. Instead of getting the "this is a strong female character" vibe she instead came off as someone with a little-man complex.
I liked the author's afterward. He may be the only writer to realize "it isn't my job to tell you what to think". Wow. No sarcasm, give this guy an award.
May 2, 2020
Interesting concept
Interesting far fetched conceptual story with lots of moving parts. Writing was stilted in many parts, lots of cliches, furrowed brows and tells, rather than show’s, but an “okay” read. Character development was meh, some cardboard cutouts, but average development. Too focused on telling a story and wanting to expose ideas rather than let the characters do the work. An okay read.
Interesting far fetched conceptual story with lots of moving parts. Writing was stilted in many parts, lots of cliches, furrowed brows and tells, rather than show’s, but an “okay” read. Character development was meh, some cardboard cutouts, but average development. Too focused on telling a story and wanting to expose ideas rather than let the characters do the work. An okay read.
March 23, 2022
There's a lot going on in this thriller, which deals with brain implants, enhanced mental and physical skills, air pollution, global warming, archaeology, ancient secrets, conspiracy theories, and, oh yeah, aliens. The main characters are Ben, the CEO of the company that made the popular brain implants, and Sienna, a scientist who studies glaciers. Ben is suffering from amnesia after a brutal attack that injured him and left his girlfriend dead. Ben has been framed and goes on the run. Sienna's father is killed in a mysterious accident that occurred on the bottom of the ocean floor when his vessel was crushed while on a mission funded by Ben's company. Ben and Sienna suspect a link between the two events and set out to prove it. The more they learn, the higher the stakes become, until it's not only their lives that are at risk but the lives of the whole world. The plot is intriguing but confusing and busy at times as it unfolds on multiple scenes and involves multiple characters. But the threads come together more in the final third of the book and provide an exciting conclusion.
March 30, 2024
The season of Covid and lockdown of life as we know has presented lots of opportunities to try and experiment with authors whose books I have not previously read. This is my first book by James Prescott.
The concept is great.
This book is both interesting and entertaining and racy like a techno-thriller movie. Like a movie several parts do not stand up to sci-fi scrutiny. Much of the book is predictable with the sheer pace helping elevate it from the mundane. The concepts were thought provoking with mind alteration or augmentation something science is aggressively attempting. The Pokemon connection is OK.
The alien, govt. conspiracy are standard fare although why a million year old civilization act with subturfuge and work with a govt. is beyond reason. The cold war connection is there.
Basically most boxes ticked. But would say that the book falls short compared to the synopsis on the flaps. Not augmented enough I say.
Will recommend this book but reserve final judgement till I read another of James' books.
The concept is great.
This book is both interesting and entertaining and racy like a techno-thriller movie. Like a movie several parts do not stand up to sci-fi scrutiny. Much of the book is predictable with the sheer pace helping elevate it from the mundane. The concepts were thought provoking with mind alteration or augmentation something science is aggressively attempting. The Pokemon connection is OK.
The alien, govt. conspiracy are standard fare although why a million year old civilization act with subturfuge and work with a govt. is beyond reason. The cold war connection is there.
Basically most boxes ticked. But would say that the book falls short compared to the synopsis on the flaps. Not augmented enough I say.
Will recommend this book but reserve final judgement till I read another of James' books.
May 27, 2021
I have no complaints about the author's talent. This is a well-told story with a great premise. The main character is the high-functioning CEO of a cutting-edge brain augmentation company built on technology he's credited with inventing . Unfortunately he's also the main suspect in a murder and has lost all his memories. He doesn't know who he is or if he's guilty. It's up to him to find the answers, but the more he learns about himself, the less he likes and the more confused and suspicious he becomes about his company's tech. At this point in the book, I was totally invested. Unfortunately, the explanation for the source of tech (which comes at the midpoint and I won't reveal here as it would be a spoiler) was a total let-down for me. I was hoping for something new, but it felt like an old over-worked idea I've heard too many times, which is why I can't fully endorse this novel.
January 5, 2024
Steve Jobs stature like figure wakes up without his memory in a tense situation that frames him for murder. And he's the heady billionaire at the top of world and #1 in the futuristic technology everyone wants.
My nephew dropped this book on me as a gift. He knows I like sci-fi and I enjoyed it. It's got a solid mystery/thriller start, with some alternate reality, futuristic science, a light climate change focus, and the rest you'll get reading the book.
It was fun enough throughout the adventure and definitely some tropes thrown in along with a number of surprises. Light on science at times and some light need to suspend belief, and that's some of the fun part and OK by me. A fun light romp that will take you away from the day's troubled waters. It was certainly what I needed as a read over these winter holidays, especially since I like my sci-fi.
My nephew dropped this book on me as a gift. He knows I like sci-fi and I enjoyed it. It's got a solid mystery/thriller start, with some alternate reality, futuristic science, a light climate change focus, and the rest you'll get reading the book.
It was fun enough throughout the adventure and definitely some tropes thrown in along with a number of surprises. Light on science at times and some light need to suspend belief, and that's some of the fun part and OK by me. A fun light romp that will take you away from the day's troubled waters. It was certainly what I needed as a read over these winter holidays, especially since I like my sci-fi.
July 30, 2020
It appears that Mr. Prescott put a lot of effort into trying to make this exciting work of fiction as technically accurate as possible. The story is only slightly futuristic and is very much believable in it's purview. An altogether new twist of the extraterrestrial takeover flavor and it is well hidden until deep into the story line. If there is anything I might criticize, it would be the rather quick and humorous (in my opinion),way the author wrapped up the novel. I found the ending a little too convenient in a fairy tale kind of way. All in all, a very entertaining as well as, enlightening read.
October 10, 2020
A novel concept...
Meets alien technology. Or is it the other way around? Ben does not know whom to trust nor whom to avoid. As a wealthy head of a company, many things do not add up. Along the way his journey is peppered with tidbits of information about his company, his friends, and extraordinary technology his company is fortunate to own. But things begin to unravel little by little, until his journey to uncover the truth about the technologies, and about the people in his life, becomes more than he bargained for. Read and find out all the secrets, and about many unique characters that cross his path or share his life!
Meets alien technology. Or is it the other way around? Ben does not know whom to trust nor whom to avoid. As a wealthy head of a company, many things do not add up. Along the way his journey is peppered with tidbits of information about his company, his friends, and extraordinary technology his company is fortunate to own. But things begin to unravel little by little, until his journey to uncover the truth about the technologies, and about the people in his life, becomes more than he bargained for. Read and find out all the secrets, and about many unique characters that cross his path or share his life!
March 24, 2021
My first James Prescott book & I loved it. Great storyline, short & entertaining chapters, and multiple converging storylines keep you on the edge of your seat reading this. I actually listened to this on Audible (narrator was amazing) and I didn't want my drive to work/home to end most days.
Sci-Fi can be exposed in a lot of ways by naysayers and people looking for perfection. The book dives into enough science to keep it believable but not enough to poke a ton of holes in it. To me, that's exactly why I read Sci-Fi. I like to understand what's possible, but I don't need 100% of the details supporting each and every idea.
If you enjoy Black Mirror, this is a must-read for you!
Sci-Fi can be exposed in a lot of ways by naysayers and people looking for perfection. The book dives into enough science to keep it believable but not enough to poke a ton of holes in it. To me, that's exactly why I read Sci-Fi. I like to understand what's possible, but I don't need 100% of the details supporting each and every idea.
If you enjoy Black Mirror, this is a must-read for you!
September 4, 2022
More like 3-1/2. Just so much wasted potential of a storyline. Would likely have done well as more of a thriller had it been extended from (Audible review) 10 hours to 30 hours perhaps, and perhaps in a series of 3. Maybe even 11 - 12+ hours each. Well, that is just my 2 cents for whatever that might be worth. Especially as a "hindsight thought". Narrator was comfortable. Though not sure if the narration, the writing, or me (add), but quite often had no idea who was talking. Even confused too often with 1 on 1 conversations when knowing (usually) the 2 talking and "getting tossed back and forth" with regards to which one was speaking in the back and forth.
May 3, 2021
The author combined a lot of ideas into one book (tech that augments humans ability, potential count-down to death for one character, aliens -or maybe not, exploration on the moon and in the depths of the ocean, government interference - Chinese and US), false identities, etc. The chapters jump between different characters and it took a while for me to connect, figure out what was going on and even then I was only mildly interested. Due to the frenetic pace, I didn't really care about any character.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2022
Another enthralling read by James Prescott
I think I've now read all James Prescott books in a row. I have really enjoyed his storytelling superimposed with in depth research on past and current events and innovations.
Augmented is a great fictional novel; where a band of people fuelled by power and greed seem to think they have the right to dictate humanities needs and wants. You have your heroines who under extreme pressure, coping with defying death at every turn. In the hope they can save humanity from a terrible fate.
I think I've now read all James Prescott books in a row. I have really enjoyed his storytelling superimposed with in depth research on past and current events and innovations.
Augmented is a great fictional novel; where a band of people fuelled by power and greed seem to think they have the right to dictate humanities needs and wants. You have your heroines who under extreme pressure, coping with defying death at every turn. In the hope they can save humanity from a terrible fate.
July 6, 2022
I actually quite enjoyed this audiobook once I got a chance to spend more than just a few minutes here and there to listen to it. It seems a bit of a tough sell to have aliens as the bad guys in the end, but the general story of the general public with augmented minds and bodies and the man who made this happen now seems to be suffering from a malfunction of his implants. Once I started to understand who all the major players, the more it all came together. If you like sci-fi, give it a listen. It’s a pretty easy read. 👍🏻
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 25, 2019
Robert's Review and Comments
Pesky Aliens, always trying to sell you a bill of goods. In this case, one that let all the air out of the bag...so to speak. Nice, I like the action, intrigue and strange history associated with the events laid out in this story. The Moon tie in was classic and I loved the reference to the guy with strange hair. "Aliens, I knew it." Ancient Aliens conspiracy theorist and all around crazy guy...Thanks for a GoodRead.
Pesky Aliens, always trying to sell you a bill of goods. In this case, one that let all the air out of the bag...so to speak. Nice, I like the action, intrigue and strange history associated with the events laid out in this story. The Moon tie in was classic and I loved the reference to the guy with strange hair. "Aliens, I knew it." Ancient Aliens conspiracy theorist and all around crazy guy...Thanks for a GoodRead.
February 29, 2020
The book is good. Interesting plot lines and characters. Good dialogs. The third person view is not my favorite but here is well presented. The only one thing that I didn't quite like is the culmination placement. I wish to be earlier and maybe stretched a bit. There is some kind of disbalance between the exposition and the resolution. Most of the book is rising action. Otherwise is pretty engaging story involving some well researched high tech.
March 30, 2021
This was a fun action/adventure novel set in the near future. A man wakes up with no memories to find a dead body next to him. He quickly finds out that he is the CEO/inventor of the best brain enhancement implant in the world--and that there is a secret someone would kill to keep quiet. Can't say more without ruining the plot, but it's fast and fun, with some good characters and surprises right up until the last scene. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
May 13, 2021
Prescott (author) is freshly introduced to, and only has a barely passable knowledge of some new (to him) ideas of technology, physics, and climate issues. Prescott clearly doesn't know how to write about smart people; the super genius protagonist is an idiot who can't intuit blatantly obvious plot points. Cringe bubble-gum science. If you thought Iron Sky was a credible movie then you may like this book. Cliche amnesia, and everything resolved itself while the protagonists slept.
July 10, 2021
Nice narrative but….
It was a nice story with some fundamental problems. The big problem was believability. Metallic Hydrogen at Earth atmospheric pressures, metallic hydrogen is maintained by pressure not created by it. Not knowing where green house gasses are coming from. But the biggest one was Extra Apollo missions to the moon. Launching secret missions to the moon on a Saturn V rocket the largest rocket ever built, ya right.
It was a nice story with some fundamental problems. The big problem was believability. Metallic Hydrogen at Earth atmospheric pressures, metallic hydrogen is maintained by pressure not created by it. Not knowing where green house gasses are coming from. But the biggest one was Extra Apollo missions to the moon. Launching secret missions to the moon on a Saturn V rocket the largest rocket ever built, ya right.
March 20, 2023
DNF @ about 10%
Maybe it gets better. But I almost put it down when:
1) Ben Fisher wakes up being framed for murder and proceeds to make zero decisions that make any sense;
2) We randomly get a history of the Roma (in a conversation between acquaintances???);
3) Evil Kidnapper Dude has his lair in an abandoned amusement park 🙄
Then I got to the unnecessary and ignorant opinions about modern art and decided I had better things to do with my time.
Maybe it gets better. But I almost put it down when:
1) Ben Fisher wakes up being framed for murder and proceeds to make zero decisions that make any sense;
2) We randomly get a history of the Roma (in a conversation between acquaintances???);
3) Evil Kidnapper Dude has his lair in an abandoned amusement park 🙄
Then I got to the unnecessary and ignorant opinions about modern art and decided I had better things to do with my time.
May 12, 2023
An interesting read with a weaker ending
While I started reading it first part felt like a masterpiece - intriguing, hardly guessable, interesting. But from the second half of the book it started to become weaker and ending for me feels like the author either lost his muse at the end or just got pushed by some deadline to finish it quicker. And it’s a shame as the book really has what it takes to be one of the best ones
While I started reading it first part felt like a masterpiece - intriguing, hardly guessable, interesting. But from the second half of the book it started to become weaker and ending for me feels like the author either lost his muse at the end or just got pushed by some deadline to finish it quicker. And it’s a shame as the book really has what it takes to be one of the best ones
October 21, 2019
The premise is a little silly, and I'm sure that a lot of people would read this and shake their heads at some of the major plot points, but I love the idea that there is more out there than we know and Prescott backs up his assertions with some cool science (which he explains in the epilogue).
Sometimes a book just being really fun is enough; that is the case here.
Sometimes a book just being really fun is enough; that is the case here.
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