Review of 2084
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[Following is a volunteer review of "2084" by Kadon Landon Peterson.]
The world as we know it has drastically changed by 2084. The World Peace Authority (WPA) holds total control, and natural births have been banned since the invention of Artificial Pregnancy Pods. Gender is now neutral, and nothing remains the same. This is the world where Dune Burnswick works as an electrician. Beneath the surface, the WPA faces resistance from the NatOrg, an organization that still believes in God, natural births, and lives in seclusion underground. However, a new faction is emerging within NatOrg that advocates for non-violence and wants to use preaching to convert the WPA and its creations, the Models. The others are preparing for battle but remain hidden, not wanting to come to the surface—until Dune joins their cause, with Fennec as his partner. The question is, can they defeat the WPA? And who truly controls the WPA?
One of the most compelling segments for me was the conversation between Dune and the Patriarchs after his introduction to them. This engaging discussion delves into the essence of free will and introduces the main power and weakness of the WPA—the Grid Controller. It was the perfect lead-in to the subsequent scenes. While I don’t agree with every concept in the book, the content and plot are undeniably engaging. Dune, in particular, is not your typical protagonist or antagonist. Everything about him is unique, and his actions sometimes verge on pure hubris. It’s hard to predict whether you’ll like or dislike his next move, which adds to the book’s intrigue. His strangeness keeps the reader hooked, whether navigating thrilling action scenes or contemplating in-depth discussions. The book is also exceptionally well-edited; I did not encounter any errors while reading. For these reasons, I rate 2084: Book One: 2069five out of five stars, and I eagerly anticipate the next installments.
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2084
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The world as we know it has drastically changed by 2084. The World Peace Authority (WPA) holds total control, and natural births have been banned since the invention of Artificial Pregnancy Pods. Gender is now neutral, and nothing remains the same. This is the world where Dune Burnswick works as an electrician. Beneath the surface, the WPA faces resistance from the NatOrg, an organization that still believes in God, natural births, and lives in seclusion underground. However, a new faction is emerging within NatOrg that advocates for non-violence and wants to use preaching to convert the WPA and its creations, the Models. The others are preparing for battle but remain hidden, not wanting to come to the surface—until Dune joins their cause, with Fennec as his partner. The question is, can they defeat the WPA? And who truly controls the WPA?
Kadon Landon Peterson’s 2084: Book One: 2069 is a captivating science-fiction/fantasy novel. It echoes the philosophical depth of George Orwell’s writings, as I felt immersed in a thought-provoking journey from the very beginning. The prologue immediately plunges the reader into the action, with Dune conversing with a Model, version 60. This raised questions in my mind—what are the Models, and why do they have numbers? The tension escalates when a train is delayed, leading to chaos, a scenario I’ve never experienced before. I began to wonder what more could go wrong, especially after witnessing a mass suicide.[quote]The man you see before you is the only son of Walter R. Burnswick—the architect of our refuge and our savior during the Great Famine. Dune Burnswick serves the WPA as an electrical engineer. He has agreed to assist us in defeating the WPA in exchange for technology and safety for himself and ‘his girl.’[/quote]
One of the most compelling segments for me was the conversation between Dune and the Patriarchs after his introduction to them. This engaging discussion delves into the essence of free will and introduces the main power and weakness of the WPA—the Grid Controller. It was the perfect lead-in to the subsequent scenes. While I don’t agree with every concept in the book, the content and plot are undeniably engaging. Dune, in particular, is not your typical protagonist or antagonist. Everything about him is unique, and his actions sometimes verge on pure hubris. It’s hard to predict whether you’ll like or dislike his next move, which adds to the book’s intrigue. His strangeness keeps the reader hooked, whether navigating thrilling action scenes or contemplating in-depth discussions. The book is also exceptionally well-edited; I did not encounter any errors while reading. For these reasons, I rate 2084: Book One: 2069five out of five stars, and I eagerly anticipate the next installments.
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2084
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