Review of The Great Awakening

Sable Pratt · Post by **Sable Pratt** » 01 Apr 2022, 16:41

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Great Awakening" by Arthur F Seymour.]

3 out of 4 stars

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Twelve years after fighting against a shadow organization that promoted the pollution of earth's natural resources for its own profits, Seymour and his loyal team of scientists are once again confronted with a sinister enemy determined to put the whole world to sleep through a contagious virus that induces a comma in its victims. Psychic robot assistants, a family cat called Devyn, an albino crow called Sally, and a white moth that incarnates Glen's spirit work with their human allies to unravel the mystery behind the comavirus, scientifically called DP20. They discover that DP20 was manufactured by a worldwide organization looking to eliminate individuals who wouldn't bend to its way of thinking. Even though it only started in one country, the virus has gotten out of control and is now threatening the whole world. This is an evil plot orchestrated by the Creature, and only by gaining control over the software of the enemy soldiers can Seymour's team have any hope of saving humanity. Will they be as successful as the first time, or will the Creature prove a wiser opponent? Read The Great Awakening by Arthur F Seymour to find out!

This short, engaging story has several positive aspects that made my reading enjoyable and worthwhile. I loved the simple and realistic characterization the author used to depict all his characters, even the computer-based robots and the gifted pets. Everyone has a role to play, even if it's to add humor to an otherwise somber story, like Andy and Joey. The author didn't derail me from the characters and the main plot with unnecessarily long descriptions of their environment or the technology they use. The focus is on what the characters are doing and how the technology propels the story forward. Also, the dialogue between characters is engaging and revealing, as I was able to discern the intimate relationship between Seymour and Ruby and to feel Paul's panic when he understood the magnitude of the virus.

I loved how the author used science and technology as backdrops for the fictional story he narrates, rather than as focal points of the story. This promotes the humanity part of the story, making it an interesting and compelling read. The portrayal of political leaders as being susceptible to manipulation and corruption is accurate and it gives the story a realistic relevance. I also loved how Mr. Seymour promoted a sense of community in a society plagued by a pandemic, and how he uses love and compassion to triumph over evil.

On the flip side, The Great Awakening has a negative aspect that counterbalances the positive aspects mentioned above. The perfect, serendipitous flow of events as Seymour and his friends work to find a cure for DP20 was too convenient to evoke wonder and respect for their efforts. Their mission is not challenged in any manner that significantly affects their status quo, and even the Creature is more passive than active in his role as a villain. Therefore, I deduct one star and award this book a rating of three out of four stars.

I didn't come across any errors during my reading. This shows that this book was exceptionally edited. The Great Awakening is a fun-filled book that contains poems, pictures, and links to songs sang by your favorite characters. Readers can also use these links to edit the book as it suits them! I recommend it to readers of all ages who enjoy Sci-fi and fantasy novels.

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The Great Awakening
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