The plot is a bit busy. It's not your standard dystopian, but then again is any dystopian normal? Thanks for commenting.bookowlie wrote: ↑13 Mar 2018, 18:35 Very interesting review. The plot seems busy, but I am intrigued enough to want to read the sample. I don't read a lot of dystopian fiction. However, I liked your comment that the book makes you think about your own choices and where the world is heading; it made me want to know about the story.
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I hope these scary phenomena will not happen in the future, though it has a high possibility. They're blaming it to the technology which really has a point. I wonder what decision has they come up with and how the story ends. It's a thought-provoking story. I'm sorry to hear about the distraction you encountered in its formatting. Thanks for the detailed review.Mr. David S. Sparks wakes up in the middle of a field with no memory of how he got there or who he is. He knows his name, but not much more. Luckily, he finds someone nearby known as either the Preservationist or Calvin. Calvin proceeds to tell him about the world as it is, as well as something called "The Cause."
Scientists started developing ways for people to live longer and longer. While this was great, it created a bit of a problem: there were more people than food. Farmers then came out with new pesticides that helped the crops grow more successfully to be able to feed all the extra mouths. There were, however, unfortunate side effects; people started dying. Even after the pesticides were discontinued, the crops had adjusted, and people continued to die. The land was poisoned. The remnants were forced to move to the sea while the land healed.
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I'm only hoping that we as a human race can realize our mistakes before something like this happens in the future! Thanks for your comments.Dolor wrote: ↑14 Mar 2018, 14:52I hope these scary phenomena will not happen in the future, though it has a high possibility. They're blaming it to the technology which really has a point. I wonder what decision has they come up with and how the story ends. It's a thought-provoking story. I'm sorry to hear about the distraction you encountered in its formatting. Thanks for the detailed review.Mr. David S. Sparks wakes up in the middle of a field with no memory of how he got there or who he is. He knows his name, but not much more. Luckily, he finds someone nearby known as either the Preservationist or Calvin. Calvin proceeds to tell him about the world as it is, as well as something called "The Cause."
Scientists started developing ways for people to live longer and longer. While this was great, it created a bit of a problem: there were more people than food. Farmers then came out with new pesticides that helped the crops grow more successfully to be able to feed all the extra mouths. There were, however, unfortunate side effects; people started dying. Even after the pesticides were discontinued, the crops had adjusted, and people continued to die. The land was poisoned. The remnants were forced to move to the sea while the land healed.
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You could be right about that. It's definitely an interesting story, though.Libs_Books wrote: ↑16 Mar 2018, 08:34 A very helpful review, thank you - it sounds as though it touches on some pretty controversial topics. I love books where the main character knows nothing and you share their perspective as gradually they work out what's going on. However, combining that with jumping around the timeline doesn't sound so good. The habit of leaving endings hanging to make way for a sequel is a sign of a less-talented author, I think. The greats always make you feel that the book has properly ended, even though there may be important matters left to be resolved.
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Thanks for reading my review. I always try to be entertaining and informative.londonmartine wrote: ↑17 Mar 2018, 05:37 Great review! It sounds like a really good concept - I think I'd like it. But I agree that you definitely have to be very clear when describing new or alternative worlds - feeling lost while reading isn't ideal. I also always like concepts that are scarily close to our own - too many peopole, not enough food? Oof. Anyway, thanks for writing, I enjoyed it
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