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Review by Davinasmith18 -- Final Notice by Van Fleisher
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4 out of 4 stars
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Final Notice by Van Fleisher is a fictitious, yet compelling story that highlights both the power and vulnerabilities associated with technological advancements. A team of doctors invented a revolutionary watch that could calculate a user’s death from old age and diseases or illness. Independently but simultaneously the NRA encourages elderly citizens to purchase weapons. Access to both the fitness watch and guns results in unpredictable outcomes. As users get their final notice, the reader becomes a witness to the complicated path individuals take when deciding how to resolve their loose ends.
In an age of unprecedented technological growth, and a surge in Fitbit and Garmin users the story may cause the reader to ponder the often under looked perils of technological advancements. I have often contemplated whether health care providers are tracking these health devices and may choose to reward or punish users for their health choices. In an age of digital footsteps, this story also puts a weird twist on the unlimited possibilities of tracking humanity and the inherent dangers.
This book touches on the power and manipulation of the media and the ability of gun providers to prey on individuals who feel weak or mediocre. The book specifically focuses on the disregard for older citizens. Retirement is portrayed in a negative light where one is plagued with a sense of irrelevance and the ability to easily lose track of days because every day is the same. Weapons were pushed to seniors as a way to regain power. What I found particularly interesting is the way a computer was also depicted as a source of power, like a gateway to information, and a way to bring older citizens back into the loop on what is going on in and around them.
I liked how the author provided hints that pointed to the personality of Trudi. This personified her and made her relatable. It also led to the suspense as to how she might act if forced to make a decision at the end of her life. In one instance Trudi is described as being a law abiding citizen where she is one of the few passengers on the plane who waited for the seat belt sign to go off before unfastening her seatbelt. In another instance, she is described as driving 5 miles over the speed limit because she believes it is legal.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars because it was original and creative. A few times I gasped in shock, disbelief, disappointment, and sadness. This book will appeal to those who love to watch a multi-layered, perplexing story unfold. This book may not appeal to individuals who do not entertain left-wing political banter.
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4 out of 4 stars
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Final Notice by Van Fleisher is a fictitious, yet compelling story that highlights both the power and vulnerabilities associated with technological advancements. A team of doctors invented a revolutionary watch that could calculate a user’s death from old age and diseases or illness. Independently but simultaneously the NRA encourages elderly citizens to purchase weapons. Access to both the fitness watch and guns results in unpredictable outcomes. As users get their final notice, the reader becomes a witness to the complicated path individuals take when deciding how to resolve their loose ends.
In an age of unprecedented technological growth, and a surge in Fitbit and Garmin users the story may cause the reader to ponder the often under looked perils of technological advancements. I have often contemplated whether health care providers are tracking these health devices and may choose to reward or punish users for their health choices. In an age of digital footsteps, this story also puts a weird twist on the unlimited possibilities of tracking humanity and the inherent dangers.
This book touches on the power and manipulation of the media and the ability of gun providers to prey on individuals who feel weak or mediocre. The book specifically focuses on the disregard for older citizens. Retirement is portrayed in a negative light where one is plagued with a sense of irrelevance and the ability to easily lose track of days because every day is the same. Weapons were pushed to seniors as a way to regain power. What I found particularly interesting is the way a computer was also depicted as a source of power, like a gateway to information, and a way to bring older citizens back into the loop on what is going on in and around them.
I liked how the author provided hints that pointed to the personality of Trudi. This personified her and made her relatable. It also led to the suspense as to how she might act if forced to make a decision at the end of her life. In one instance Trudi is described as being a law abiding citizen where she is one of the few passengers on the plane who waited for the seat belt sign to go off before unfastening her seatbelt. In another instance, she is described as driving 5 miles over the speed limit because she believes it is legal.
I rate this book a 4 out of 4 stars because it was original and creative. A few times I gasped in shock, disbelief, disappointment, and sadness. This book will appeal to those who love to watch a multi-layered, perplexing story unfold. This book may not appeal to individuals who do not entertain left-wing political banter.
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Final Notice
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