Patrick M Tracy

Not to my taste

There are at least three big concepts running through the novel: corporate takeover, internet of things, and AI. All blended into a heavy dose of anime and heavy metal.

I am not a fan of anime, so I lacked most of the references other than recognizing some of the words. Heavy Metal I am also not a particular fan, though I am more familiar with some of the more popular groups and have a better understanding for it. I do not like to listen to music while I read, though. Too show more distracting.

Clean of typos and solidly plotted. Well written at times.

I simply struggled to stay in the narrative. The writing didn’t convey a sense of urgency. I also dislike having the MC be helpless for much of the novel. I want more agency in my MC.

I think an awesome story got buried by a writer who loved his topic too much. show less

Not to my taste

There are at least three big concepts running through the novel: corporate takeover, internet of things, and AI. All blended into a heavy dose of anime and heavy metal.

I am not a fan of anime, so I lacked most of the references other than recognizing some of the words. Heavy Metal I am also not a particular fan, though I am more familiar with some of the more popular groups and have a better understanding for it. I do not like to listen to music while I read, though. Too show more distracting.

Clean of typos and solidly plotted. Well written at times.

I simply struggled to stay in the narrative. The writing didn’t convey a sense of urgency. I also dislike having the MC be helpless for much of the novel. I want more agency in my MC.

I think an awesome story got buried by a writer who loved his topic too much. show less