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Review by Nicolesmith327 -- Final Notice by Van Fleisher
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Final Notice by Van Fleisher, needs more than one reading to really appreciate the nuances of the characters he created. We have the main characters, Vince and Trudi, as well as an FBI agent Inspector Dallas, and Vijay, the founder and CEO of the V2 technology. Vince and Trudi are a retired couple that live a comfortable, middle-class life. Their neighborhood is one with a mixture of families, both immigrant and native-born citizens. They have very little crime and often get together with friends to have dinner. Fleisher presents them as the typical retired American couple in a typical American suburb.
The big conundrum for Vince and Trudi is the news and what they are discovering through the broadcasts. The National Rifle Association is offering a special discount for seniors who are looking to own a gun. Vince has an encounter that shakes him, and his interest in this offer becomes a bit more pronounced. The NRA totes that its aim is to help seniors defend themselves. Vince and Trudi, thinking they are behind the times, wonder how dangerous their world really is, and whether they too need to be armed for security reasons.
Filtered in with Vince and Trudi’s story are headlines and stories that question the morality of the V2 technology. Fleisher forces the reader to evaluate whether this technology is ethical or moral, even though it is not breaking the law. What is the difference between the V2 technology and a terminal cancer diagnosis? Further, what is the relationship between gun ownership and those that upon knowing their end is near, will kill another because there are little repercussions?
Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 4 stars. This novel would be a great discussion piece for ethical and moral responsibility, as well as the concept of terminal knowledge. I can easily see using this book in one of my literature classes to spark intense discussions. Some of the drawbacks though are that this novel is set in the present and, therefore, might lose its edge over time. Fleisher references the current political situation in America, as well as the current administration, without making direct references or naming names. Though this is clear today, a few administrations from now this might be a bit more confusing if the political climate changes. The novel does not have any noticeable errors, and though there is one adult scene, it is more referenced rather than explicit. Therefore, I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in politics or activism, including young adults.
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Final Notice
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Final Notice by Van Fleisher, needs more than one reading to really appreciate the nuances of the characters he created. We have the main characters, Vince and Trudi, as well as an FBI agent Inspector Dallas, and Vijay, the founder and CEO of the V2 technology. Vince and Trudi are a retired couple that live a comfortable, middle-class life. Their neighborhood is one with a mixture of families, both immigrant and native-born citizens. They have very little crime and often get together with friends to have dinner. Fleisher presents them as the typical retired American couple in a typical American suburb.
The big conundrum for Vince and Trudi is the news and what they are discovering through the broadcasts. The National Rifle Association is offering a special discount for seniors who are looking to own a gun. Vince has an encounter that shakes him, and his interest in this offer becomes a bit more pronounced. The NRA totes that its aim is to help seniors defend themselves. Vince and Trudi, thinking they are behind the times, wonder how dangerous their world really is, and whether they too need to be armed for security reasons.
Filtered in with Vince and Trudi’s story are headlines and stories that question the morality of the V2 technology. Fleisher forces the reader to evaluate whether this technology is ethical or moral, even though it is not breaking the law. What is the difference between the V2 technology and a terminal cancer diagnosis? Further, what is the relationship between gun ownership and those that upon knowing their end is near, will kill another because there are little repercussions?
Overall, I give this book a 3 out of 4 stars. This novel would be a great discussion piece for ethical and moral responsibility, as well as the concept of terminal knowledge. I can easily see using this book in one of my literature classes to spark intense discussions. Some of the drawbacks though are that this novel is set in the present and, therefore, might lose its edge over time. Fleisher references the current political situation in America, as well as the current administration, without making direct references or naming names. Though this is clear today, a few administrations from now this might be a bit more confusing if the political climate changes. The novel does not have any noticeable errors, and though there is one adult scene, it is more referenced rather than explicit. Therefore, I’d recommend this book to anyone interested in politics or activism, including young adults.
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Final Notice
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