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The Downloaded de Robert J. Sawyer

de Robert J. Sawyer - Género: English
libro gratis The Downloaded

Sinopsis

The new novel by Canada's top Science Fiction writer

In 2059 two very different groups have their minds uploaded into a quantum computer in Waterloo, Ontario.

One group consists of astronauts preparing for Earth's first interstellar voyage. The other? Convicted murderers, serving their sentences in a virtual-reality prison.

But when disaster strikes, the astronauts and the prisoners must download back into physical reality and find a way to work together to save Earth from destruction.

The Downloaded debuted in a six-month exclusive window as an Audible Original narrated by Academy Award-winner Brendan Fraser promoted by national TV and radio ad campaigns. This print edition is coming out immediately after Audible's exclusivity ends and is being supported by a six-city cross-Canada author book tour.


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I enjoyed this short but very interesting story. ItÂ’s narrated by a full cast that did an absolutely brilliant job. A mashup of sci-go, dystopia and post-apocalyptic genres, my only complaint is that it wasnÂ’t longer. 202332 s Michael Sifeldeen1 review

An interesting concept completely ruined by forced, unnecessary identity politics and on-the-nose social justice tropes. Somewhat rushed pacing and a relatively simplistic and predictable storyline.

If some of the swearing and more adult themes were toned down a bit I could see it being a good YAF novel. But as it is, this book reads a gender studies studentÂ’s attempt at a Star Trek TNG storyline and comes off as preachy and bitter.

Edit: look out for the shoehorned in trans character out of nowhere for no reason who furthers nothing in the plot, and the multiple random demonizations of people (in the bookÂ’s setting of the year 2548) who didnÂ’t get COVID-19 vaccinated. Yes, really23 s5 comments The Library of Lisa77 7

I'll be honest, I only bought this because I'm a massive Brendan Fraser fan (you deserve the world, babe!), but it wasn't a bad book. A bit short, I think the story could have been extended quite a lot as we didn't get to see much interaction between the ex cons, other than some background screaming. It was okay, but I would have wanted more.23 s1 comment Aesaan145 79

Intriguing concept, but it felt rushed!

The Downloaded is surprisingly short for the story it was telling. A more flashed-out worldbuilding and characters would have enhanced the overall reading experience.

To be honest, I was just starting to love this when the story concluded. 3.5 stars for me.

P.S. I loved the Audible Original, a full-cast dramatization starring Brendan Fraser, however, it took some getting used to. Gets better.audiobook dystopia fiction ...more17 s2 comments TL 1,991 113

*Audible audio*

My brain is mush right now (sensory issues) but gonna do my best.

Confession: I mostly decided decided to download this because I saw Brendan Fraser played a character in it :) I've loved him since George of the Jungle and The Mummy movies.

I was dubious at fist with one aspect of the plot but they explained that part enough I could put my skepticism aside and enjoy the story.

It is intriguing
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