D.N.F at 85% Unusually, never actually, rate books that I haven't finished, but I got so close to the last page that I am allowing myself to write a fD.N.F at 85% Unusually, never actually, rate books that I haven't finished, but I got so close to the last page that I am allowing myself to write a few words nonetheless.
I liked the idea, the concept seemed intriguing as I usually enjoy novels with themes such as AI, reality-TV and social media, and it started out pretty good, but the goodness just didn't last and I was bored by the the time I got to 1/3 of the book and I kept reading and it was "just okay" and then I just totally stopped caring. I out the book a away for a few days, I tried the audiobook, went back to the book and forced myself to keep going and then I realized that I really couldn't give two f***** about what happens next, and when that's the case: why keep reading? So I gave it up and now, several days after, I still don't care so that's that.
The story isn't so bad, it just lacks a bit of originality as it's kind of a cut and paste from several similar books. Also, I think the writing style put me off. It's not bad, it's just not very good either, a bit repetitive, a bit "telly" (and not "showy") and when the plot and characters don't make me stay to finish, the not so interesting language was just another thing that made me not care. I don't expect, nor want, every book I read to have wonderful language of high literary quality, sometimes a "vocal" language is perfect, other times a more "poetic" style does the trick. The point is that this was just so-so. The plot didn't work for me, the characters are just too one dimensional and simple, and when the language doesn't add anything (humor, fun, emotion, wonder) ... Well. I only regret not stopping earlier tbh...more
3,5 stars for this addictive AI-thriller which definitely kept me entertained, but didn't quite give me as much joy as the earlier books in the same s3,5 stars for this addictive AI-thriller which definitely kept me entertained, but didn't quite give me as much joy as the earlier books in the same series. I can't quite put my finger in why that is, but I think it might be that I found this to be just a little too much, like there were one too many twists. I think I'd have enjoyed the whole thing more if it was more "honest" and less "twisty". That said, I enjoyed several other aspects like how we follow several different characters, short and engaging chapters, news and social media as part of the story, several easter eggs for those of us who have read the other books, re-occuring characters and a highly currently relevant themes regarding technology and AI and where it's all heading.
All inn all, an addictive and quick read, but for me it was just not as good as the previous books. I still recommend it though, and consider it to be worth reading!...more
Five stars simply because... ... I enjoyed every single page ... I started going "to bed" earlier and earlier this week so I could read ... I didn't wanFive stars simply because... ... I enjoyed every single page ... I started going "to bed" earlier and earlier this week so I could read ... I didn't want the book to end
It's not a literary masterpiece, but it's well written and clever, the characters are well developed and seem believable and real. The plot is exiting and something happens all the time, without it seeming rushed or forced....more
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