Jayson’s Reviews > The Eternity Code > Status Update
Jayson
is 30% done
Notes:
(1) In returning fire, Butler "clips" his would-be killer in the temple, rendering him unconscious.
- This is interesting. It acknowledges guns as real world weapons while at the same time justifies Butler's use as self-defense and carefully crafts a situation (albeit implausible) where the assailant is taken out but not killed.
- Good guys don't kill, especially in middle-grade books, regardless of intention.
— Jan 18, 2024 12:30AM
(1) In returning fire, Butler "clips" his would-be killer in the temple, rendering him unconscious.
- This is interesting. It acknowledges guns as real world weapons while at the same time justifies Butler's use as self-defense and carefully crafts a situation (albeit implausible) where the assailant is taken out but not killed.
- Good guys don't kill, especially in middle-grade books, regardless of intention.
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Jayson
is finished
Notes:
(1) As a person who's had their computer die and been forced to recover files from a much earlier save point, I more than empathize with how much of a blow it would be to have your memory wiped such that you're a previous version of yourself.
- Minor spoiler: It's quite the dilemma, whether it's better to let a human ally know fairies exist or wipe his memory and bring back a super-criminal who is yet unaware.
— Jan 30, 2024 09:45PM
(1) As a person who's had their computer die and been forced to recover files from a much earlier save point, I more than empathize with how much of a blow it would be to have your memory wiped such that you're a previous version of yourself.
- Minor spoiler: It's quite the dilemma, whether it's better to let a human ally know fairies exist or wipe his memory and bring back a super-criminal who is yet unaware.
Jayson
is 88% done
Notes:
(1) It's a running joke that the two hired goons, Pex and Chips, are really dumb. Though, they aren't so much dumb as they are infantile.
- They're fans of Barney the dinosaur, for example.
(2) "Sleeping gas. Illegal, by the way, according to Chicago State Law."
- Except Chicago's a city, not a state. It should say "Illinois State Law."
- I am surprised this was never corrected in over 20 years of publication.
— Jan 30, 2024 07:45PM
(1) It's a running joke that the two hired goons, Pex and Chips, are really dumb. Though, they aren't so much dumb as they are infantile.
- They're fans of Barney the dinosaur, for example.
(2) "Sleeping gas. Illegal, by the way, according to Chicago State Law."
- Except Chicago's a city, not a state. It should say "Illinois State Law."
- I am surprised this was never corrected in over 20 years of publication.
Jayson
is 74% done
Notes:
(1) I really enjoy that Juliet constantly makes mistakes and fails. It makes her relatable and leaves room for character growth.
- It's such a contrast from so many modern heroines who, out of the gate, are perfect fighters/intellects and objects of universal praise and affection.
(2) Foaly asks Holly if she'll miss Artemis when the mission's over.
- The pregnant pause and feigned indifference says everything.
— Jan 29, 2024 08:55PM
(1) I really enjoy that Juliet constantly makes mistakes and fails. It makes her relatable and leaves room for character growth.
- It's such a contrast from so many modern heroines who, out of the gate, are perfect fighters/intellects and objects of universal praise and affection.
(2) Foaly asks Holly if she'll miss Artemis when the mission's over.
- The pregnant pause and feigned indifference says everything.
Jayson
is 49% done
Notes:
(1) I like how everyone treats the idea Artemis might have feelings for girls, Juliet in this case, like it's a disease.
- He's caught a fatal case of adolescence.
- I guess it does make sense since hormones are mind-altering chemicals.
(2) The whole scene with the Irish assassin in Africa reads like something out of "Good Omens" or Terry Pratchett in general.
- I assume Colfer would almost certainly be a fan.
— Jan 26, 2024 10:15PM
(1) I like how everyone treats the idea Artemis might have feelings for girls, Juliet in this case, like it's a disease.
- He's caught a fatal case of adolescence.
- I guess it does make sense since hormones are mind-altering chemicals.
(2) The whole scene with the Irish assassin in Africa reads like something out of "Good Omens" or Terry Pratchett in general.
- I assume Colfer would almost certainly be a fan.
Jayson
is 12% done
Notes:
(1) Artemis: "A micro TV. But also a verbally controlled computer, a mobile phone, a diagnostic aid. This little box can read any information on absolutely any platform, electronic or organic. It can play videos, laser disks, DVDs, go online, retrieve e-mail, hack any computer."
- Can't be very 'micro" if it fits a laser disk.
- I don't know about hacking, but he basically describes a smart phone, only boxier.
— Jan 17, 2024 12:00AM
(1) Artemis: "A micro TV. But also a verbally controlled computer, a mobile phone, a diagnostic aid. This little box can read any information on absolutely any platform, electronic or organic. It can play videos, laser disks, DVDs, go online, retrieve e-mail, hack any computer."
- Can't be very 'micro" if it fits a laser disk.
- I don't know about hacking, but he basically describes a smart phone, only boxier.
Jayson
is starting
Notes:
(1) Usually I listen to audiobooks at 1.50x speed, 1.25x if it gets difficult. For some reason, I had to listen to the last one at normal speed. Even then, I was frequently rewinding because I missed words or couldn't follow the plot.
- It might have just been a one-off since I didn't have any problems with this narrator on the first book in the series.
- I'll start this one at 1.50x speed and see how it goes.
— Jan 11, 2024 05:35PM
(1) Usually I listen to audiobooks at 1.50x speed, 1.25x if it gets difficult. For some reason, I had to listen to the last one at normal speed. Even then, I was frequently rewinding because I missed words or couldn't follow the plot.
- It might have just been a one-off since I didn't have any problems with this narrator on the first book in the series.
- I'll start this one at 1.50x speed and see how it goes.
