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d.evolution
by
Lee Carlon (Goodreads Author)
New World Technology promised to remake the world through digital evolution. Having already revolutionized the way people live and work with computer implant technology and personal holographic assistants, New World Technology’s teleportation devices were almost universally embraced, eliminating the tyranny of distance.
But when Jason Smith — co-founder of New World Technol...more
But when Jason Smith — co-founder of New World Technol...more
ebook, 1, 200 pages
Published
April 12th 2012
by Lee Carlon
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d.evolution is a great concept! The main idea behind the plot is very clever!
The story moved at a good pace and revealed twists and turns as the plot developed. The book kept me engaged and turning pages.
There were a few grammar issues that were a bit distracting, but who among us hasn't left a few typos in our stories? The plot seemed to end a bit abruptly; I think the climax could have reached a higher peak and the resolution in the dystopian society could have been explored a bit more in my o...more
The story moved at a good pace and revealed twists and turns as the plot developed. The book kept me engaged and turning pages.
There were a few grammar issues that were a bit distracting, but who among us hasn't left a few typos in our stories? The plot seemed to end a bit abruptly; I think the climax could have reached a higher peak and the resolution in the dystopian society could have been explored a bit more in my o...more
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I generally tend to be very wary of books around dystopia. The plotlines are often predictable and what is PR-polished as "a foretelling of the future" is generally small nudges to the envelope of possibilities.
I admit I picked this one up based on the reviews of a few friends and, I enjoyed it a lot. I agree with one of the review notes that at places it seems a bit contrived, however, that doesn't harm the fresh and steady pace of the narrative. Lee does handle the story with an even hand and,...more
I admit I picked this one up based on the reviews of a few friends and, I enjoyed it a lot. I agree with one of the review notes that at places it seems a bit contrived, however, that doesn't harm the fresh and steady pace of the narrative. Lee does handle the story with an even hand and,...more
I really liked this story. The idea is original and fresh, not the typical dystopia. I was engaged the whole time I was reading, and finished the book very quickly.
At times, character development is uneven, and the characters seem to act in unnatural ways in order to make plot points. The book could have benefited from a bit more length. That's a much better problem to have than being too long! These opinions are pretty subjective, so don't let them scare you off. Lee is definitely a science fi...more
At times, character development is uneven, and the characters seem to act in unnatural ways in order to make plot points. The book could have benefited from a bit more length. That's a much better problem to have than being too long! These opinions are pretty subjective, so don't let them scare you off. Lee is definitely a science fi...more
I really liked this book. While the themes are familiar ones in science fiction, the treatment is really original and, as always, it is worth the price of the book just to read about the technology Lee Carlon comes up with for his fictional universe. To prevent spoiling anything (and talking in any detail about the plot would result in spoilers and revealed plot twists), I'd just say that this is a thought provoking book about identity and circumstances and an extremely easy and enjoyable read.
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d.evolution is about one of our possible futures. Jason Smith is a co-founder of New World Technology and he finds himself in a confusing situation where he can make a difference. The thing is, will the difference be for the good of man kind, the advancement of technology or personal gain?
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book when I first started reading it. But I was quickly pulled in by the characters and plot.
The biggest plus for this story is that it is quite thought provoking. The...more
I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book when I first started reading it. But I was quickly pulled in by the characters and plot.
The biggest plus for this story is that it is quite thought provoking. The...more
d.evolution is a quick, enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the story concept and despite the glut of dystopian novels going 'round, I didn't feel the premise was cliche or overly familiar. The writing was perhaps a little dialogue heavy, but the plot kept me interested enough to finish this one in a day. Good read!
I'm on the fence between giving this three and four stars. On the up side, I found the story and plot compelling. The relationship between the Jason and Biff, his d.me, was really interesting and well worked out. On the other hand, the human characters seemed to lack depth, with many of them sounding just like vehicles for the ideas, exchanged in dialog. I didn't get a sense of them as real people, especially Charlie who came across as too evil to have been anyone's best friend. My other big pro...more
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I write short science-fiction novels, usually with a post-apocalyptic flavor and a twist of fantasy. I'm lucky enough to have a day job working as a technical writer for an IT company. In 2004 I won the Antipodean Sci-Fi award for a story called Skin Deep.
I live in Brisbane, Australia, with my wife and three rowdy kids who keep me on my toes and keep life interesting. My current obsessions are run...more
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I live in Brisbane, Australia, with my wife and three rowdy kids who keep me on my toes and keep life interesting. My current obsessions are run...more
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