Review: A Good Dystopian Read
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 11, 2013
In a world where we are rapidly losing our freedom and civil rights, I found Electronic Gags to be a great concept with fresh situations that fit perfectly with current times.  It's a look at the condition of our nation and projecting where it could go in the future.  In addition to being very timely, it's a concept that will stay will you and won't leave you alone long after you set the book aside, something not every dystopian book can claim.In this story the government "collars" every individual to control their speech and force them to sing the national anthem.  You have to purchase time to be able to speak and if you run out of time the collar shocks you.  There are also certain words you are not allowed to say - words of negativity about the gov't and its leaders - and if you say them you will be shocked.  Removing the collar causes it to explode.The story is engaging and fast paced and will pull you in right from the start.  It's an easy read and most likely the combination of drawing you in and being an enjoyable read will have you dashing through the story in no time as the protagonist makes his escape and finds a way to disarm the collar.  And while one commenter noted it's apparent that English is not the author's first language, I didn't find this to be a flaw at all.  It was in fact, engaging, and I actually felt it added more realism to the story.Though the subject matter is a little dark, there is humor in the book as well and it keeps the story lively and real.  Something we all appreciate in a good story and this is a good story.  For .99 you can't go wrong.  Give this new author a try and see what you think.  Pick up a copy and take a look at the future possibility of being collared and controlled by your government.  Like I said, it's a story that won't leave you alone long after you're done.