Reblog: A review and discussion of ‘Convergence’ by Michael Patrick Hicks

This has to be one of the most thoughtful reviews and critiques that my debut novel, Convergence, has enjoyed thus far.

Tommy – thank you for taking the time to write this, and I’m glad the overall reading experience was positive for you. This means a lot!

Originally posted on Tommy Muncie, Writer:

http://www.amazon.com/Convergence-Michael-Patrick-Hicks/dp/149489436X

http://michaelpatrickhicks.com/

To fully discuss why I’ve spent the last two days pouring over this book would mean spoilers for both the novel itself and my own. Although I can’t do this, I can offer up an appreciation of why I felt so engaged by Convergence that my Nook is now stuffed with notes and I’ve spent a fair amount of time thinking about the implications of being able to record and play back the human memory.

To cut a long story short for my regular readers and my fanbase: if you like what I’ve written about mind powers, their abuse, the addicts, the social rejection/acceptance of them and how they create both amazing advantages and deep-seated fears, please get a copy of Convergence. I’m pretty damn sure you will love this book. Not only are the themes similar, but you get treated like a grown-up: R-rated content, politics…

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