Review of 2084

[Yashi Shukla]

[Following is a volunteer review of "2084" by Kadon Landon Peterson.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. Kadon Landon Peterson's "2084" transports readers to an unsettlingly real future when dictatorship, artificial intelligence, and surveillance collide. This dystopian masterwork confronts established conventions and poses important queries about freedom, authority, and the effects of unbridled technological development.

The dialogue between Jacob and Dune over language and God was my favourite part of the novel since it really captured my interest. Since I like both grey characters and antiheroes, I thought the protagonist's internal monologues added a lot of intrigue to the novel. The conversations between Dune and the misfits were really fantastic to me. My favourite character, though, has to be Fennec because of her carefree nature and lively personality, which make her the protagonist's sunshine.

Peterson vividly describes a post-devastating world ruled by the World Peace Authority (WPA) in this book. Everybody in this world is the same, regardless of gender or culture. The narrative centres on Dune and Fennec, who oppose the WPA's ambitions to exterminate all people. The way psychology and science are combined challenges readers' preconceptions, making it an engaging read. Personally, I'd like to learn more about the grid controller (GC) and WPA.

While there is nothing to particularly dislike about this book, I would have preferred it if the author had included references to other countries' and cultures' approaches to the WPA rather than simply the US and its Christian values. In my opinion, the protagonist's interactions with individuals of different faiths and nationalities would have enhanced the intrigue of this work. A morally dubious female character is something that I would be interested in, since it would be intriguing to watch how the protagonist and her interact.

I could not find a single mistake in this book, which speaks highly of its editing. Sensitive readers may find this book inappropriate since it deals with mature and sensitive subjects and uses a good amount of profanity. Overall, I thought this book was excellent because of its carefully thought-out dystopian setting and well-developed characters. For these reasons, I give it five stars. A must-read for mature sci-fi lovers looking for a compelling examination of humanity's worst tendencies as well as for readers of speculative fiction desiring a compelling and reflective voyage into a terrifying future.

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[Tomy Chandrafrost]

Books about AI and dystopia remind me of Terminator. This book might be interesting to add to my reading list. Thank you for writing this review. What a great writing.

[Harshitha Nayak]

Weaving a story about future with AI influence, is something most of the visualising now. By looking at your review and rating, it seems great book to give a try