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Marigold
In the year 2270, the Lyceum Mechaniska laboratory has produced androids—part robot, part human—called “InOrganics.” Marigold is one such creation, built with the purpose of assisting individuals who have experienced emotional or physical trauma. However, Marigold has been acting strangely, even aggressively.
When Marigold is accused of murder, she is in danger of being terminated. Despite what scientists believe, she is innocent of her crimes and is now on a mission to stop a virus from being released and adhere to the last words of a dying man by finding “the Pink Bunny.”
Detective Chabox Brignadoc has long been suspicious of Lyceum and the company’s behind-the-scenes behavior. Brignadoc must determine if Marigold is actually guilty of murder or if she’s the victim of conspiracy. In an adventure that spans two continents, both Marigold and DCI Brignadoc are in a race against time to expose a deadly secret that could change the face of humanity forever.
When Marigold is accused of murder, she is in danger of being terminated. Despite what scientists believe, she is innocent of her crimes and is now on a mission to stop a virus from being released and adhere to the last words of a dying man by finding “the Pink Bunny.”
Detective Chabox Brignadoc has long been suspicious of Lyceum and the company’s behind-the-scenes behavior. Brignadoc must determine if Marigold is actually guilty of murder or if she’s the victim of conspiracy. In an adventure that spans two continents, both Marigold and DCI Brignadoc are in a race against time to expose a deadly secret that could change the face of humanity forever.
427 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2021
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February 8, 2023
Marigold is a sci-fi fantasy murder mystery novel by William G. Howard.
The book is quite slow-paced in the beginning, and it honestly took me a while to wrap my head around the different characters and the direction the plot was going in. I think I am still a bit lost when it comes to a few things, but overall, I did think this was a good book. The plot development took time, but we eventually got to the good stuff, and the author delivers an intense and emotional roller coaster of events.
There are times where I ended up just skimming a few pages here and there because there was content that didn't really add to the story, and since this book is heavily dependent on the plot, I personally feel it would benefit from another round of editing to make the story more crisp and have a continuous flow to the story.
One thing I have to point out is the incorrect use of certain terminology. I've pointed it out to the author, and hopefully, the necessary changes are made, but I wanted to mention it in my review as well because details like this matter while reading. The use of the term "Hindi woman" multiple times as well as "Hindi mythology" in the book is incorrect, as "Hindi" is a language of India. If the story is referring to the religion, it should be "Hindu woman" or "Hindu mythology."
The idea of Marigold is intriguing because, as a reader, you don't know what to believe, and as a "character," Marigold is different from what we are used to, so while things may seem clear-cut in the beginning, her "journey," along with those around her, is an adventurous one.
Overall, it's a good book; it has its flaws, but nonetheless, I enjoyed it, and this feels like one of those books that people who are into more sci-fi will enjoy because, while it does pack a punch with the adventure, the futuristic nature of the book stands out more prominently.
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Rated 7.5/10
Melina L.
The book is quite slow-paced in the beginning, and it honestly took me a while to wrap my head around the different characters and the direction the plot was going in. I think I am still a bit lost when it comes to a few things, but overall, I did think this was a good book. The plot development took time, but we eventually got to the good stuff, and the author delivers an intense and emotional roller coaster of events.
There are times where I ended up just skimming a few pages here and there because there was content that didn't really add to the story, and since this book is heavily dependent on the plot, I personally feel it would benefit from another round of editing to make the story more crisp and have a continuous flow to the story.
One thing I have to point out is the incorrect use of certain terminology. I've pointed it out to the author, and hopefully, the necessary changes are made, but I wanted to mention it in my review as well because details like this matter while reading. The use of the term "Hindi woman" multiple times as well as "Hindi mythology" in the book is incorrect, as "Hindi" is a language of India. If the story is referring to the religion, it should be "Hindu woman" or "Hindu mythology."
The idea of Marigold is intriguing because, as a reader, you don't know what to believe, and as a "character," Marigold is different from what we are used to, so while things may seem clear-cut in the beginning, her "journey," along with those around her, is an adventurous one.
Overall, it's a good book; it has its flaws, but nonetheless, I enjoyed it, and this feels like one of those books that people who are into more sci-fi will enjoy because, while it does pack a punch with the adventure, the futuristic nature of the book stands out more prominently.
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Rated 7.5/10
Melina L.
March 23, 2021
Marigold is a futuristic tale of murder and intrigue. It is fast moving and enjoyable to read
March 21, 2021
The pace of the book started to gradually build but liked that we are introduced to the characters. Following Marigold’s journey emotionally invested me in the story. The tension continued to build throughout the book as characters became entangled in impossible situations and holding onto the edge of my seat to see how it was resolved.
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