Review of The Prophecy of the Heron
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Review of The Prophecy of the Heron
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Prophecy of the Heron" by Craig W. Stanfill.]
The Prophecy of the Heron by Craig W. Stanfill is a work of fiction that takes readers on a journey 200 years ahead, into a world where privacy and freedom are long forgotten. In this world, every action, including minor interactions with others, is under constant surveillance by artificial intelligence.
Kim, the protagonist of the novel, resides in a futuristic society where artificial intelligence coexists with humans. Despite being rebellious and determined, she is exiled to District 33, a labour camp where violence and criminal activities are rampant, after engaging in a relationship with Shan. She is accused of being a genderist. In this unforgiving environment, Kim befriends Dani, who helps her adjust to the new way of life. Later, she becomes associated with Len, who runs a pedicab service and leads an underworld group. Although working with Len makes Kim's survival easier, she longs to reunite with Shan. Meanwhile, the dark master of the AIs is pursuing her. When she ventures into an alternate reality, what will be the outcome?
The plot of the book is original and kept me engaged until the very end. I admire the author's seamless writing style, and I appreciate their vivid imagination in crafting a captivating fantasy world. Additionally, I enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the supporting characters, and the frigid setting added to the difficulties faced by the protagonist, Kim. The note on the pan-global language at the beginning of the novel helped me understand the story. I was also impressed by Kim's character development throughout the story, as she transformed from a defiant young woman into a beacon of hope and fortitude for those around her.
I have no criticisms of the book, as the storyline remained coherent and virtually all events were concluded, piquing our curiosity about Kim's future. The novel portrays a complex and realistic dystopian society where humans are controlled by AI in all aspects of their lives. Although the challenges of saving this world may not be straightforward, there is still a glimmer of hope.
I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The book presents a captivating and consistent plot with well-developed characters that engage the reader throughout. The author's writing style is exceptional, enabling the reader to vividly imagine the dystopian world where AI has total control over humanity. The absence of errors and exceptionally well-done editing make it easy to read and understand. Moreover, the book touches on essential themes such as privacy, control, and rebellion, which resonate with readers. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone interested in a thrilling, thought-provoking, and well-written sci-fi dystopian novel.
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The Prophecy of the Heron
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The Prophecy of the Heron by Craig W. Stanfill is a work of fiction that takes readers on a journey 200 years ahead, into a world where privacy and freedom are long forgotten. In this world, every action, including minor interactions with others, is under constant surveillance by artificial intelligence.
Kim, the protagonist of the novel, resides in a futuristic society where artificial intelligence coexists with humans. Despite being rebellious and determined, she is exiled to District 33, a labour camp where violence and criminal activities are rampant, after engaging in a relationship with Shan. She is accused of being a genderist. In this unforgiving environment, Kim befriends Dani, who helps her adjust to the new way of life. Later, she becomes associated with Len, who runs a pedicab service and leads an underworld group. Although working with Len makes Kim's survival easier, she longs to reunite with Shan. Meanwhile, the dark master of the AIs is pursuing her. When she ventures into an alternate reality, what will be the outcome?
The plot of the book is original and kept me engaged until the very end. I admire the author's seamless writing style, and I appreciate their vivid imagination in crafting a captivating fantasy world. Additionally, I enjoyed the detailed descriptions of the supporting characters, and the frigid setting added to the difficulties faced by the protagonist, Kim. The note on the pan-global language at the beginning of the novel helped me understand the story. I was also impressed by Kim's character development throughout the story, as she transformed from a defiant young woman into a beacon of hope and fortitude for those around her.
I have no criticisms of the book, as the storyline remained coherent and virtually all events were concluded, piquing our curiosity about Kim's future. The novel portrays a complex and realistic dystopian society where humans are controlled by AI in all aspects of their lives. Although the challenges of saving this world may not be straightforward, there is still a glimmer of hope.
I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The book presents a captivating and consistent plot with well-developed characters that engage the reader throughout. The author's writing style is exceptional, enabling the reader to vividly imagine the dystopian world where AI has total control over humanity. The absence of errors and exceptionally well-done editing make it easy to read and understand. Moreover, the book touches on essential themes such as privacy, control, and rebellion, which resonate with readers. Overall, I recommend this book to anyone interested in a thrilling, thought-provoking, and well-written sci-fi dystopian novel.
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The Prophecy of the Heron
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon | on iTunes
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