Review: Perfectly Paced, Futuristic Science-Oriented Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 17, 2014
Immidiately from the start, the main character Roy Swenson captures your attention as a brilliant man dedicating his life to creating better opportunities for man kind. Roy is an inventor of sorts. An idealist basing his motivation on creating a better world by advancing technology and energy in ways previously undiscovered.As anyone would assume, as Roy's advances grow- mainstream power makes a sincere effort to hold him back. Political and big businesses are amongst the more notorious oppositions. As most people would assume in a realistic version of this story- these exact people would sincerely oppose anything that essentially threatens their stability in life. But along with these two groups, comes a lesser-assumed group. The spiritual activists who see Roy as a person who can change the way mankind thinks. Combining these three aspects the story envelopes you in a sense of realism that can so rarely be found in futuristic novels. It brings to light the control that industries have on mankind, and the ruthless attempts they will make to not lose that control.But Roy is determined, he is strong, and he is dedicated to his work. Amidst the ridicule he faces, he continues on in his attempt to bring an entirely new revolution to the planet we call home.This story is engaging and moves at a pace that neither hurries you along nor bores you with a slow speed. It flows so perfectly and keeps you drifting from page to page in one fluent motion. Roy is likable, relatable in a sense that he has dreams and aspirations, and yet interesting in the fact he differs from us in his knowledge and intellect.This book can be an eye-opener if you want it to be. It can force you to look deeper into the world around you. Or it can simply be an entertaining read, that you can delve into for the pure enjoyment of the pages inside. Nonetheless, this book was brilliantly written and executed perfectly. It's not my typical read, but I bought it on a whim while boredly sitting at an airport. I'm glad I did. It was well worth my time.