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Object & Vist : A Dystopian Technothriller Series
Who am I?
The Earth teeters on the brink of environmental collapse, offering less than a century of habitable conditions. Amidst a world torn by war and division, I stand as Vist, the last of my kind, the outcast. As humanity grapples with its fate—some clinging to faith, others striving to preserve our species—my journey leads me to a long-forgotten colony. Yet, what awaits us there defies all expectations, even my own. Who am I? The "loader", the beacon of hope in our darkest hour, fighting for survival in a dying world. I am Vist. But who am I?
The Earth teeters on the brink of environmental collapse, offering less than a century of habitable conditions. Amidst a world torn by war and division, I stand as Vist, the last of my kind, the outcast. As humanity grapples with its fate—some clinging to faith, others striving to preserve our species—my journey leads me to a long-forgotten colony. Yet, what awaits us there defies all expectations, even my own. Who am I? The "loader", the beacon of hope in our darkest hour, fighting for survival in a dying world. I am Vist. But who am I?
550 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2022
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About the author
Anka B. Troitsky
12 books13 followersAnka B. Troitsky is an award-winning author and introvert passionate about sci-fi and games.
Originally from Kazakhstan, she relocated to the UK in 1993, where she previously worked as a science teacher and interpreter in Essex.
Anka's profound connection with books has been instrumental in her professional and personal growth, considering some of her favourite authors as her best friends and teachers.
Specialising in science fiction and satirical fantasy, she believes these genres offer a unique blend of imagination and philosophical exploration. Through her storytelling, Anka shares her fascination and concerns with readers who share similar interests.
Her books, while often exploring past and future themes, ultimately are about the present, human choices and decisions.
Welcome to her world.
Originally from Kazakhstan, she relocated to the UK in 1993, where she previously worked as a science teacher and interpreter in Essex.
Anka's profound connection with books has been instrumental in her professional and personal growth, considering some of her favourite authors as her best friends and teachers.
Specialising in science fiction and satirical fantasy, she believes these genres offer a unique blend of imagination and philosophical exploration. Through her storytelling, Anka shares her fascination and concerns with readers who share similar interests.
Her books, while often exploring past and future themes, ultimately are about the present, human choices and decisions.
Welcome to her world.
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March 26, 2024
This was a new genre and form of reading for me. One of the first sci-fi and audio books I have read. I absolutely loved it! A captivating story with compelling characters and an intriguing plot and setting! Highly recommend!!
December 11, 2022
'A good idea that moves'
Not my words but those of author Yann Martel, who said a story must work emotionally as well as stimulate the mind to be successful. Object and Vist certainly meet both of these criteria, creating a very promising start to this series. Anka's passion for rational scientific approaches to solving problems, including the most critical issue for humans, the loss of our home, Earth, shine through her writing. She is not afraid to tackle some of darker human traits as her story of the conflicts between opposing groups unfolds. With time on Earth fast running out, will humankind manage to survive, or will those same old human frailties that we suffer today, see the demise of our species by it's own hand? With plenty of sci-fi tech and a variety of characters developing believably I am keen to see how the plot unfolds in book 2.
Not my words but those of author Yann Martel, who said a story must work emotionally as well as stimulate the mind to be successful. Object and Vist certainly meet both of these criteria, creating a very promising start to this series. Anka's passion for rational scientific approaches to solving problems, including the most critical issue for humans, the loss of our home, Earth, shine through her writing. She is not afraid to tackle some of darker human traits as her story of the conflicts between opposing groups unfolds. With time on Earth fast running out, will humankind manage to survive, or will those same old human frailties that we suffer today, see the demise of our species by it's own hand? With plenty of sci-fi tech and a variety of characters developing believably I am keen to see how the plot unfolds in book 2.
February 23, 2023
Brilliant and intriguing
It took a bit of time to get used to the time hopping but once I got the hang of it I was hooked for the ride. Very exciting and intriguing with rounded characters. Thoroughly recommend. Looking forward to the next in the series.
It took a bit of time to get used to the time hopping but once I got the hang of it I was hooked for the ride. Very exciting and intriguing with rounded characters. Thoroughly recommend. Looking forward to the next in the series.
July 2, 2024
Book Review: “Object and Vist,” Book 1 in the Vist Series by Anka Troitsky
Plot Summary In the 34th century, Earth faces imminent destruction due to a changing Sun. Evacuation is stalled by war, dividing factions seeking refuge either in divine intervention or a forgotten colony. Vist, the last of his or her race, holds the key to survival. The story follows a group's perilous journey through unfolding mysteries. As humanity adapts to life in the distant constellation of Lyra, they face new challenges, including genetically modified races and loaders—AI entities fused with humans. In Book 3, Vist, a genderqueer loader, confronts new evils capable of manipulating minds.
Themes Troitsky explores themes of courage, friendship, political turmoil, the dangers of genetic mutation, space travel, and the future of humankind. The novel questions what it means to be human in a world where the lines between man and machine are increasingly blurred.
Dialogue and Style The dialogue is dynamic and easy to follow, maintaining a fast pace with clever linguistic experiments. Troitsky’s writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible while keeping the narrative engaging.
Character Dynamics The characters are well-developed and interesting, each bringing a unique perspective. Their interactions drive the plot and explore the novel's central themes. Vist stands out as a multifaceted protagonist whose journey is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
Conclusion “Object and Vist” is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of humanity and the fate of Earth. Troitsky’s blend of sci-fi adventure and social commentary offers a profound reflection on current events, making it relevant and insightful. Fans of space exploration, epic battles between good and evil, and survival stories will find this book captivating.
Selected Quotes from the Book
Chapter 13: “Cruisers tried to capture a few that managed to escape the slaughtering on Earth and the orbital stations a few years ago... no more than half a dozen, but they were also assassinated... Your mysterious friend truly may be the last one alive.”
Chapter 15: “Suppose you learned at school about the colonisation programme and orbital wormhole charger KOSI built near Jupiter... the holy land your fathers are talking about is an establishment on one of the planets where people already live and grow in numbers. Humanity has already survived this way, and from what we saw, whether we join them or not, they will be fine. Your sect is not capable of building a ship that can take you there. Let’s see.”
Chapter 36: “This is just a quote from a report by Andrey Donko, head of soil research... ‘I fired a blind shot but most likely missed. There was no blood, and the soft ground looked like someone had started digging a grave with a teaspoon. That is where I found Issa. His liver, heart and most of his limb flesh had been removed.’”
Chapter 40: “Zina turned to the svoloch, which was already bound and loaded on the stretcher... It was not a paw – it was a hand with five fingers... Zina walked around to face the creature and said, ‘This is impossible! Is this some kind of joke?’ The sedated svoloch breathed with a heavy snore in its sleep. It had the face of a man, ugly and rough. That was not a werewolf snout, or even that of an ape; it was unmistakably a human’s face.”
Plot Summary In the 34th century, Earth faces imminent destruction due to a changing Sun. Evacuation is stalled by war, dividing factions seeking refuge either in divine intervention or a forgotten colony. Vist, the last of his or her race, holds the key to survival. The story follows a group's perilous journey through unfolding mysteries. As humanity adapts to life in the distant constellation of Lyra, they face new challenges, including genetically modified races and loaders—AI entities fused with humans. In Book 3, Vist, a genderqueer loader, confronts new evils capable of manipulating minds.
Themes Troitsky explores themes of courage, friendship, political turmoil, the dangers of genetic mutation, space travel, and the future of humankind. The novel questions what it means to be human in a world where the lines between man and machine are increasingly blurred.
Dialogue and Style The dialogue is dynamic and easy to follow, maintaining a fast pace with clever linguistic experiments. Troitsky’s writing style makes complex scientific concepts accessible while keeping the narrative engaging.
Character Dynamics The characters are well-developed and interesting, each bringing a unique perspective. Their interactions drive the plot and explore the novel's central themes. Vist stands out as a multifaceted protagonist whose journey is both thrilling and thought-provoking.
Conclusion “Object and Vist” is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of humanity and the fate of Earth. Troitsky’s blend of sci-fi adventure and social commentary offers a profound reflection on current events, making it relevant and insightful. Fans of space exploration, epic battles between good and evil, and survival stories will find this book captivating.
Selected Quotes from the Book
Chapter 13: “Cruisers tried to capture a few that managed to escape the slaughtering on Earth and the orbital stations a few years ago... no more than half a dozen, but they were also assassinated... Your mysterious friend truly may be the last one alive.”
Chapter 15: “Suppose you learned at school about the colonisation programme and orbital wormhole charger KOSI built near Jupiter... the holy land your fathers are talking about is an establishment on one of the planets where people already live and grow in numbers. Humanity has already survived this way, and from what we saw, whether we join them or not, they will be fine. Your sect is not capable of building a ship that can take you there. Let’s see.”
Chapter 36: “This is just a quote from a report by Andrey Donko, head of soil research... ‘I fired a blind shot but most likely missed. There was no blood, and the soft ground looked like someone had started digging a grave with a teaspoon. That is where I found Issa. His liver, heart and most of his limb flesh had been removed.’”
Chapter 40: “Zina turned to the svoloch, which was already bound and loaded on the stretcher... It was not a paw – it was a hand with five fingers... Zina walked around to face the creature and said, ‘This is impossible! Is this some kind of joke?’ The sedated svoloch breathed with a heavy snore in its sleep. It had the face of a man, ugly and rough. That was not a werewolf snout, or even that of an ape; it was unmistakably a human’s face.”
April 21, 2024
Danger and excitement in a new colony.
Two worlds in juxtaposition; a scouting party from the old, dying world visits a distant colony to judge whether they have developed enough to absorb more survivors. The unfolding dialogue explores existential questions about why the politics and social dynamics that brought about Earth’s demise have reappeared, apparently spontaneously, to threaten the future of humankind.
The technically advanced intentional community has been carefully structured. Yet, this reason-based meritocracy rewarding hard work has somehow recreated an opposition based on religious blind faith, privilege, and subservience to preachers. The believers feel entitled to avoid work, steal what they need by conquest - and kill off anyone not longer useful, turning them into a weird version of soylent green that may or may not actually be edible.
Meanwhile… there are sinister hints that logic, meritocracy and genetic engineering may also hold the seeds of species-downfall.
The narrative jumps erratically in time and location, as if reflecting the sometimes cyclic or random nature of the debate being played out in the dialogue, especially as the fate of humanity competes for attention with speculation as to the gender and attractiveness of Vist, the enhanced cyborg coordinating this motley group of explorers.
An exciting, challenging read!
Two worlds in juxtaposition; a scouting party from the old, dying world visits a distant colony to judge whether they have developed enough to absorb more survivors. The unfolding dialogue explores existential questions about why the politics and social dynamics that brought about Earth’s demise have reappeared, apparently spontaneously, to threaten the future of humankind.
The technically advanced intentional community has been carefully structured. Yet, this reason-based meritocracy rewarding hard work has somehow recreated an opposition based on religious blind faith, privilege, and subservience to preachers. The believers feel entitled to avoid work, steal what they need by conquest - and kill off anyone not longer useful, turning them into a weird version of soylent green that may or may not actually be edible.
Meanwhile… there are sinister hints that logic, meritocracy and genetic engineering may also hold the seeds of species-downfall.
The narrative jumps erratically in time and location, as if reflecting the sometimes cyclic or random nature of the debate being played out in the dialogue, especially as the fate of humanity competes for attention with speculation as to the gender and attractiveness of Vist, the enhanced cyborg coordinating this motley group of explorers.
An exciting, challenging read!
April 5, 2024
Interesting and well written.
I really like how well the characters are written. They are developed and well rounded. The time hopping confused me at first but one I realized what was happening I was all in. This is pleasantly different from anything I've read before. I'm excited to see what's next.
I really like how well the characters are written. They are developed and well rounded. The time hopping confused me at first but one I realized what was happening I was all in. This is pleasantly different from anything I've read before. I'm excited to see what's next.
March 7, 2025
There’s some interesting stuff in there, but on the whole it’s a bit of a mess. At times I was convinced I was reading something written in another language, run through Google Translate, and then rushed to the printer with no editing. Not horrible but frustrating.
January 21, 2025
Interesting, but no
Interesting theme, but it jumps around too much for my preference. Plus we are right in the middle with no backstory. A foreword or prologue would be good.
Interesting theme, but it jumps around too much for my preference. Plus we are right in the middle with no backstory. A foreword or prologue would be good.
October 14, 2025
really strong world building with very interesting characters. Will move on to book 2 with great interest.
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