Review of AWE

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The characters Volodya, Galileo, Olrik, and Eyck seem to be b very interesting ones so I’m looking forward to digging into this sci-fi novel where climate change, a very timely and relevant today, is involved.
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Galileo's story highlights the complexity of human relationships, especially when it comes to betrayal and loyalty. His relationship with Uki, and the way it changes after meeting Katrina, suggests that even those who raise us can become adversaries under the right circumstances. Nice review.
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Thank you for your informational review. I'm so glad you enjoyed the book. From the sample, I did enjoy the author's style of writing, but I don't usually enjoy the science fiction genre. At this time, I am looking for a lighter read.
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This sounds like a great book for sci-fi lovers out there. For me, on the other hand it's just a little too much of that. The storyline seems interesting, and Galileo sounds like quite a character. Thanks for a great review. Congrats on BOTD.
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This book sounds like it has many layers to it and I like the idea of searching for Atlantis, too. I'm adding this one to my list.
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At first I was a bit confused because I was like what does the first story have to do with climate change and all that. Lol. This book sounds like a lot. Don't think I'll read though.
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Designing a system to combat the spread of fake information certainly sounds interesting. Climate change is a discussion point worldwide and the effects are experienced all over. This seems like a fascinating novel touching on many interesting subjects. Thank you for your informative review.
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Part 1 was really gripping, where the author introduces the one hundred percent psychopath Galileo Olrik. And then at Leningrad State University Ulric meets Vladimir Putin, and I thought this is really going to be good. Then Part II introduces the reader to PARI, a privately owned think tank and research and development center. They take on a project to build a space elevator for Japanese clients, and Pic de Lucrete, one of the directors, flies to Japan to meet them. I kind of got bogged down with all the detail and description in this part, but the sample I read ended with Pic about to step into a simulation of the space elevator, so I'm sure it picks up rapidly from there. The reviewer promises that there is plenty to enjoy for action lovers, including many tense moments.
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The book sounds very complex and events packed in the description. It is like something important will be happening on every page and the reader must be prepared to keep up to not miss important clues of the story. I am definitely going to try, because climate change is an interesting subject and the review is very intriguing. Congratulations on BOTD!
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It seems like a science fiction story full of layers and plots. The beginning´s quote was atractive enough, and I can´t wait to see how the protagonist´s story, climate change and the IAs interference can join in such a singular way. Good review!
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I do love thrillers but there seems to be a lot going on in this one called Awe. I wonder how Galileo, Roxanne, Pic, and Olrik's lives intertwine. The part about finding the lost city of Atlantis also sounds intriguing.
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Schwob does not Info Dump such a sprawling technological and political landscape but weaves it into the narrative itself. So the reader doesn't have to be taken out of the flow at all to start immersing themselves into the world of "AWE*".
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In AWE: A Technothriller, Galileo's upbringing collides with a groundbreaking research project at PARI, exploring climate change, misinformation, and the quest for a sustainable future.
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In techno-thrillers, it’s common for such characters — often individuals who are intellectually brilliant, but who often have few real interests or allegiances of their own — to become pawns in the technology. By allowing its characters agency, by giving its characters a 'choice', AWE* forces its characters to make difficult choices that actually shape the direction of the plot itself.
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Uki raises an abandoned child, Galileo, for personal peeks. PARI, a research institute, is trying to find a lost city, Atlantis, and Makoto plans a space elevator to tackle climate change. "Awe" has layers of both emotional and science fiction elements that blend with action.
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