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Jun 26, 2014
Mike (the Paladin)
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did not like it
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science-fiction,
science-fantasy
This is the 4th book I've reviewed by this author. The other 3 I gave 5 stars and rave reviews.... I suppose you've already noticed the rating I have given this one.
So, what happened?
Here we have a great talented writer and a premise that should make a great book. If I had been asked (before I read this) what science fiction writers would i choose to deal with the idea of robots or AIs being given the ability to make autonomous kill decisions Mr. Suarez would have been on that list. This is an i ...more
So, what happened?
Here we have a great talented writer and a premise that should make a great book. If I had been asked (before I read this) what science fiction writers would i choose to deal with the idea of robots or AIs being given the ability to make autonomous kill decisions Mr. Suarez would have been on that list. This is an i ...more
If you've read and worshipped Daniel's Daemon and Freedom - (don't get me wrong ) this one is a great novel on its own - but falls short of your expectations.
There is great - i repeat stupendously great research on weaver ants, their swarming patters and correlating them to modern day autonomous drones - a very believable story of who's behind it - again clearly wedded to reality of modern day power games and circles.
Where this one lets you down is the edge of the seat ringside seats which Dan ...more
There is great - i repeat stupendously great research on weaver ants, their swarming patters and correlating them to modern day autonomous drones - a very believable story of who's behind it - again clearly wedded to reality of modern day power games and circles.
Where this one lets you down is the edge of the seat ringside seats which Dan ...more
Enjoyable audiobook. An interesting (and probably not that futuristic) premise and OK story. I wasn't as "wowed" by the technical concepts of the book like I recall being after reading Mr. Suarez's earlier books. All-in-all, not a bad book but I wouldn't highly recommend it.
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May 20, 2014
DS Kane
rated it
really liked it
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Shelves:
influences,
my-all-time-favorite-books
Kill Decision is Daniel Suarez's best thriller overall, despite its poorly contrived and deeply unsatisfying ending. This story truly frightened me, and is at the heart of ourcurrent national moral crisis. A page-turner until the ineffective ending, I still heartily recommend it.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Granted, it's "popcorn" novel' but the ride was great.
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Apr 04, 2013
Scott Fishman
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really liked it
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Shelves:
tech-action
Jun 26, 2014
Asteropê
marked it as to-read
Nov 10, 2015
Jeffery
marked it as to-read
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Shelves:
to-read-science-fiction
Jun 27, 2020
Zare
marked it as to-read
Feb 05, 2023
Mark
marked it as to-read
