Review: Clever, insightful, and deftly paced
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 27, 2014
`Furtl'by Strobe Witherspoon is a cleverly written work of fiction that captures how technology has devoured all aspects of life. It starts with technology-obssessed teenagers flaunting their `holo' gadgets while they go on a trip using a smart car. This effectively sets the scene and introduces the technology that would become the focus of the story.It segues to a tense board meeting in which it is revealed that despite being the market leader, Furtl is struggling to keep up with the Chinese competitor who has made headway with a new technology. This effectively changes the game, which forces Manny, the Furtl creator, to make a difficult decision.The story works on many levels because it's not too far from the reality as we know it today. References to pop culture makes this book a delightful read. It's a wonderfully crafted story than thinly veils social, political, and economic issues.It's amazing how the writer is able to create an alternative reality that relies heavily on technology, but retains human elements that resonate with the reader.