Review: Can't wait for more
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2014
Greg Ness' "The Sword of Agrippa: Science, Mysticism and the War on Innovation" is a speculative fiction novel about one man's battle to win back the culture of innovation and development that moved humanity forward for so long. Roy Swenson is sickened by the stagnancy of research/advancement that resulted from a bureaucratic environment. Seeking to battle the arrival of a new dark age, he moves to Prague with a revolutionary plan. He is aided by the down-and-out SteveR, an entrepreneur who emerged on the wrong side of luck in the Silicon Valley, in Prague. In addition to his philosophical prerogative, Roy is motivated by the tragic loss of a loved one in the past. This sampler gives you a feel for a story that draws heavily from science, technology, history, and philosophy. Make no mistake, this story is for the thinking person -- someone who wants be compelled to think outside the box while enjoying an engaging novel. Ness writes with a descriptive, emotional voice that draws you in and connects you to the story. If the rest of the book is anything like this sampler, it'll be nothing short of a masterpiece.