Review: Another Gem of a Short Story by David Wailing
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 8, 2012
This is a review of Backup (Auto series)by David WailingOnce again Mr Wailing presents the reader with a short story set in his future world, where people are connected to the web 24/7, and their lives are run by their 'autos', a kind of automated assistant. This story revolves around Janine, who is visiting the grave of her father.In this tale even the dead are connected 24/7, as, although her father has shuffled off his mortal coil, his associated 'auto' hasn't, and is still communicating with Janine, during her regular visits to his grave.I don't want to spoil the ensuing tale for potential readers, but I found the story creepy, but absorbing. Mr Wailing succeeds in piling on the agony for Janine before his finale.At risk of being accused of being Wailing Fanboy, I have to say that I have found his books to be original, witty, fun, and disturbing. This one is no exception, and I cannot recommend this book, or indeed any of his others in the series, highly enough.5 stars