I personally thought that "August" by Bernard Beckett was a more philosophically developed and structured novel than this one, which is why I can't bring myself to rate this book as five stars. From the straightforwardness of the initial storyline I was able to predict roughly half of this relativel...
I was getting smug thinking I figured out where this book was taking me. And then last few pages came, and I all I was able to say was, "Heh. Ummm. Okay. Well, then. Heh." I know, my eloquence is astounding."The only thing binding individuals together is ideas. Ideas mutate, and spread; they change ...
What on Earth did I just read? Was that a speech or a novel? Was that a YA book or one written for adults? Was the character... Well no I can't give that away for prospective readers. This is a book that has to be read without anything spoiling the plot (I will still provide a non-spoiling summary)....
This is a book that you're likely to form an opinion of in the first few pages. It's a good story, but the style may well put you off. The entire tale is told in the form of an oral examination for entrance to "The Academy". Frankly, I hate the style, but I'm sure it was pretty well done.The story i...
Hard book to rate. I really loved how it is laid out. The entire book leads to one big revelation, and I could feel the tension building and building. In such a short book, I was surprised how attached I became to the two main characters. This was thought provoking, for sure. The ending is a bi...
Dystopian society...young girl goes in for a 4 hour oral examination to hopefully join The Academy. Exploration of what a human is versus an AI. Not a book for everyone. But what an ending! Wasn't expecting that twist.
In a society based on Plato's Republic, young Anaximander must pass a four-hour examination on the subject of her choice to be accepted at the elite Academy. This short post-apocalyptic novel consists almost entirely of the question and answer session between Anax and the Examiners, as they explore ...
I'm not sure how to explain what I feel for this book. It takes place in just a few hours time and what you learn about the world is through story. It's a good book, just be ready to be suprised at the ending and know that the cover tells you a lot more then you think.
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