Review of 2084
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[Following is a volunteer review of "2084" by Kadon Landon Peterson.]
The dystopian and science fiction novel "2084: Book One: 2069" by Kadon Landon Peterson centers on Dune Burnswick, a man living in a future society in which scientists and a single global government known as the World Peace Authority (WPA) have been in charge of societies in an effort to create the ideal human and, consequently, a perfect and peaceful world. As a result, all births from people born after 2050 are under WPA supervision; individuals born before then are no longer able to reproduce naturally and are viewed as a minority that will face severe discrimination and exclusion from most aspects of this new society.
Most of the narrative, which is told from Dune's point of view, takes place in the year 2069. We follow him and his beloved Fennec as they fight the WPA, whose new regulations are driving the naturally born nearly extinct. The WPA has also made the artificially born fearful of the normally born, and if they feel that the natural born are upsetting their tranquility, they may even kill them.
The strange and twisted way Dune's mind functions is, in my opinion, the most crucial component in developing this character, despite the fact that he is an extremely intelligent scientist and perceptive citizen searching for the appropriate tool to achieve his way in a world where he is considered as dangerous and obsolete. Although Dune can find a way to succeed in practically every circumstance, his morality is seriously in doubt.
As the first installment of the 2084 trilogy, "2084: Book One: 2069" gave readers a perfect beginning for this adventure.
The author created his novel around three primary themes and created a world that is intricate enough to keep readers engaged throughout. First, philosophically speaking, this tale helps readers better understand the motivations behind their actions toward society and toward oneself. Second, political analysis examines the founding principles of government, the distribution of power within society, and the reasons why we all surrender to the authority of a select few in the belief that doing so will benefit our interests. And lastly, the scientific explanation for the most significant aspect of human development, including the reasons for modern family structures, the reasons for modern human anatomy, and the reasons behind people's obsession with immortality despite the limitations of their bodies.
The explanations of this universe and how it came to be where we find it are the only aspects of the story that I can think of that caused me any difficulty. I know it's necessary to comprehend the main plot, but there were moments when I felt lost, especially when Dune was buried in his own thoughts, and the scientific explanations were overly detailed, leaving me confused at times.
My rating for this book is 5 out of 5 because the author created a great story, complex characters and an incredible world that will make the reader question their own lives and the consequences of aiming for perfection. Also, I could not find any grammatical errors while reading through this book; therefore, this book was exceptionally well edited.
This book should be read by everyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian settings, and isn't afraid to handle sensitive problems like racism, violence, homophobia, and some very explicit topics. The book is better suited for adult readers due to its explicit language and sexual content.
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2084
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The dystopian and science fiction novel "2084: Book One: 2069" by Kadon Landon Peterson centers on Dune Burnswick, a man living in a future society in which scientists and a single global government known as the World Peace Authority (WPA) have been in charge of societies in an effort to create the ideal human and, consequently, a perfect and peaceful world. As a result, all births from people born after 2050 are under WPA supervision; individuals born before then are no longer able to reproduce naturally and are viewed as a minority that will face severe discrimination and exclusion from most aspects of this new society.
Most of the narrative, which is told from Dune's point of view, takes place in the year 2069. We follow him and his beloved Fennec as they fight the WPA, whose new regulations are driving the naturally born nearly extinct. The WPA has also made the artificially born fearful of the normally born, and if they feel that the natural born are upsetting their tranquility, they may even kill them.
The strange and twisted way Dune's mind functions is, in my opinion, the most crucial component in developing this character, despite the fact that he is an extremely intelligent scientist and perceptive citizen searching for the appropriate tool to achieve his way in a world where he is considered as dangerous and obsolete. Although Dune can find a way to succeed in practically every circumstance, his morality is seriously in doubt.
As the first installment of the 2084 trilogy, "2084: Book One: 2069" gave readers a perfect beginning for this adventure.
The author created his novel around three primary themes and created a world that is intricate enough to keep readers engaged throughout. First, philosophically speaking, this tale helps readers better understand the motivations behind their actions toward society and toward oneself. Second, political analysis examines the founding principles of government, the distribution of power within society, and the reasons why we all surrender to the authority of a select few in the belief that doing so will benefit our interests. And lastly, the scientific explanation for the most significant aspect of human development, including the reasons for modern family structures, the reasons for modern human anatomy, and the reasons behind people's obsession with immortality despite the limitations of their bodies.
The explanations of this universe and how it came to be where we find it are the only aspects of the story that I can think of that caused me any difficulty. I know it's necessary to comprehend the main plot, but there were moments when I felt lost, especially when Dune was buried in his own thoughts, and the scientific explanations were overly detailed, leaving me confused at times.
My rating for this book is 5 out of 5 because the author created a great story, complex characters and an incredible world that will make the reader question their own lives and the consequences of aiming for perfection. Also, I could not find any grammatical errors while reading through this book; therefore, this book was exceptionally well edited.
This book should be read by everyone who enjoys science fiction, dystopian settings, and isn't afraid to handle sensitive problems like racism, violence, homophobia, and some very explicit topics. The book is better suited for adult readers due to its explicit language and sexual content.
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2084
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