The book contains many important ideas but its experimental nature seems to betray many unsuccessful attempts at creating a good storyline. I would recommend the audio version which is read by a cast of readers with lovely voices. This helped me to recognize the various threads that run in parallel from the get go. It..
Review from The Hunted →
I throughly enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and very entertaining. I love a book that makes me think what would I do if I was the main character. Narration and story 5 plus ******
If you have listened to any of the other action-packed and shadowy “Silence Jones” series authored by Erik Carter, “Deadly Science” is a novella covering the beginning of our protagonist, silence Jones himself. The audiobook edition is made even better with the exceptional narration performed by Gary Bennett, who also narrates the wonderful “Dragon Mage”..
The Ministry for the Future is able to weave a multi-narrative story to bring to life big ideas to the near future realities / possibilities of climate change and life on Earth. While some of the characters are at times thin and the plot jumps around the book does an incredible job putting disparate topics..
Review from The Ministry for the Future →
A good idea, but poor argument and development. No remarkable caracter at all. Not worth the time spent listening.
Review from Dragon King Charlie →
epic saga, not at all what I was expecting, but overall amazing haven’t been binging the books over the past couple day, highly recommend!!!
Review from The Ministry for the Future →
Great exploration of ideas told in a compelling way. the various voices make it a very rich and enjoyable listen as well.
The writing is dry and stiff and the story is mostly not compelling. It’s an impressive feat, but maybe not worth the journey.
I haven’t read a book that captured my imagination and my attention in this way since World War Z. Also the full cast performance really made it extra special.
Review from The Elements of Spellcrafting →
This was one of the most helpful books. A lot of books are decent for a few chapters and then it’s just filled with fluff. Ever chapter in this book has golden nuggets. I’ll def be buying more of his works.