Review: Chilling science fiction thriller
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 21, 2014
Electronic Gags is a fascinating dystopian book.  I would probably also consider it to be science fiction due to the differences in technology, although the technology used indicates it is not that far in the future from where we are today.The book is set in a totalitarian America, with a government that is ruled by a dictator.  The outlook paints a dark picture of our possible future. The main character, Freddie, attends a secret rebel meeting, and is the only person that escapes a police raid.  His best friend Michael is captured.  The central plot and title involves the government's use of electronic gags to completely monitor and control its citizens.  This is, of course, the darkest prediction.The book takes a more positive turn at this point as Freddie tries to save his friend and the country and fight back against the oppressive regime.  And perhaps we are shown that resistance is never futile.