Review of Pulse: Book One
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Review of Pulse: Book One
[Following is a volunteer review of "Pulse: Book One" by B.A. Bellec.]
Bryan B.A. Bellec's Pulse: Book One shows us the horrors of what could become of our society in the near future due to the never-ending abuse of the Earth's resources. This dystopian sci-fi novel will undoubtedly keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if this is the end. Set in the summer of 2040, the novel follows a handful of characters who, on the surface, have nothing or very little in common. But as you read on, you'll find they're all, in one way or another, connected to Pulse—a high-tech, greed-fueled company that runs the whole world. It's all business for Pulse, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, whatever they might be. But this perfect facade is bound to be broken once and for all, and we'll get to experience Pulse's fall firsthand.
A positive aspect is the author's engaging storytelling and excellent world- and character-building. As the book is written in screenplay-like format, the reader can easily imagine the situations unfolding in front of them, or rather on the TV screen. Every character the reader meets has a consistent backstory and their own way of contributing to the story and how it progresses, as if every small choice matters. The reader gets to experience most events through the eyes of multiple characters, adding even more details to an already fascinating story. The book is riddled with mystery from start to finish, but is it all revealed? You'll have to find that for yourself.
There were a few negative aspects for me in regards to this novel. At times, the jumping back and forth from one character's POV to another's could become a little confusing, although the author states each time who we're following and when exactly, giving the reader a chronologically ordered time-line of events surrounding the horrors the characters are facing. And there are certainly lots of horrors. Some descriptions are pretty graphic but reasonable for the sake of the story, and there are a few scenes that feel unnecessary, and with or without them, the story will progress the same way.
Overall, I rate Pulse: Book One 5 out of 5 stars. It's very well edited, and there are no grammatical or other errors, which makes for a very smooth and easy read. The plot and characters are interesting, and although in the beginning it seems like a slow burner, as you read on you find yourself totally invested in the story. The few negative aspects I've found about the book are not enough of a setback for me to not enjoy it to the fullest.
With its engaging and well-written characters, rich story, and numerous mysteries to be uncovered, Pulse: Book One is ideal for any lover of horror, sci-fi, and dystopian-themed novels.
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Pulse: Book One
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Bryan B.A. Bellec's Pulse: Book One shows us the horrors of what could become of our society in the near future due to the never-ending abuse of the Earth's resources. This dystopian sci-fi novel will undoubtedly keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering if this is the end. Set in the summer of 2040, the novel follows a handful of characters who, on the surface, have nothing or very little in common. But as you read on, you'll find they're all, in one way or another, connected to Pulse—a high-tech, greed-fueled company that runs the whole world. It's all business for Pulse, and they will stop at nothing to achieve their goals, whatever they might be. But this perfect facade is bound to be broken once and for all, and we'll get to experience Pulse's fall firsthand.
A positive aspect is the author's engaging storytelling and excellent world- and character-building. As the book is written in screenplay-like format, the reader can easily imagine the situations unfolding in front of them, or rather on the TV screen. Every character the reader meets has a consistent backstory and their own way of contributing to the story and how it progresses, as if every small choice matters. The reader gets to experience most events through the eyes of multiple characters, adding even more details to an already fascinating story. The book is riddled with mystery from start to finish, but is it all revealed? You'll have to find that for yourself.
There were a few negative aspects for me in regards to this novel. At times, the jumping back and forth from one character's POV to another's could become a little confusing, although the author states each time who we're following and when exactly, giving the reader a chronologically ordered time-line of events surrounding the horrors the characters are facing. And there are certainly lots of horrors. Some descriptions are pretty graphic but reasonable for the sake of the story, and there are a few scenes that feel unnecessary, and with or without them, the story will progress the same way.
Overall, I rate Pulse: Book One 5 out of 5 stars. It's very well edited, and there are no grammatical or other errors, which makes for a very smooth and easy read. The plot and characters are interesting, and although in the beginning it seems like a slow burner, as you read on you find yourself totally invested in the story. The few negative aspects I've found about the book are not enough of a setback for me to not enjoy it to the fullest.
With its engaging and well-written characters, rich story, and numerous mysteries to be uncovered, Pulse: Book One is ideal for any lover of horror, sci-fi, and dystopian-themed novels.
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Pulse: Book One
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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