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.]
Pulse: Book One by B.A. Bellec is a book about the fate of the human race, given current developments in the global economy. The author raises an important question: what will be the ruin of the human race? Is it technology, fossil fuels, corrupt governments, biotechnology, the spread of diseases more vicious than Covid-19, or greed in the corporate world? We currently face challenges from technology in the form of distractive social media use, the threat of what Artificial Intelligence and biotechnology can achieve, the continued reliance on fossil fuels, and climate change, which is still a significant global concern. Should these issues go unabated for the next 20 years, what will life be like for us? The author paints a likely picture in this book, setting the stage in the year 2040 in America.
Alan Sharpe is a businessman operating in the oil industry. Alan is keenly interested in growing his business to mammoth heights. His quest for this mammoth growth leads him to take whatever measures necessary to expand his oil exploration business. Sharpe has also commercialized biotechnology with some level of success. Sharpe’s business endeavors make it possible for him to have powerful connections in business and government. However, his power and business activities leave behind a trail of lawsuits and victims. Sharpe’s only son, Mark, is a music enthusiast and a technology nerd. Together with his friend Eric, a technology genius, they start Pulse, a company focusing on technology and music. Despite his brilliance, Mark continues to live in his father’s shadow. The actions by both Mark and his father in their business endeavors lead to a cataclysm that is the climax of this book.
I loved how the author used symbolism in this book. The symbols used accurately portray the themes in the story. I also found some of the conversations to be thought-provoking. For instance, in the dialogue between Alan Sharpe and his son (In part 34), I pondered whether technology could have grown more slowly while paying attention to developments in the industrial age. Also, the conversation between two other characters from the book, Amber and a man in black (in part 38), made me wonder whether biotechnology poses a critical threat to the human race. The author also presented this story using a plot-driven narrative that was easy to follow. The book was also flawlessly edited with no errors noted.
I did not find anything to dislike about this book. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars for the brilliant narrative style, the effective plot development using symbolism, and the flawless editing, where I noted no errors in the book. I also give this book a high rating because the author raises important questions that indicate the path our future might take in the forthcoming years.
I recommend this book to lovers of plot-driven narratives, those who love suspense and thriller books, and those who appreciate the use of literary devices such as symbolism in literature.
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Pulse: Book One
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Pulse: Book One by B.A. Bellec is a book about the fate of the human race, given current developments in the global economy. The author raises an important question: what will be the ruin of the human race? Is it technology, fossil fuels, corrupt governments, biotechnology, the spread of diseases more vicious than Covid-19, or greed in the corporate world? We currently face challenges from technology in the form of distractive social media use, the threat of what Artificial Intelligence and biotechnology can achieve, the continued reliance on fossil fuels, and climate change, which is still a significant global concern. Should these issues go unabated for the next 20 years, what will life be like for us? The author paints a likely picture in this book, setting the stage in the year 2040 in America.
Alan Sharpe is a businessman operating in the oil industry. Alan is keenly interested in growing his business to mammoth heights. His quest for this mammoth growth leads him to take whatever measures necessary to expand his oil exploration business. Sharpe has also commercialized biotechnology with some level of success. Sharpe’s business endeavors make it possible for him to have powerful connections in business and government. However, his power and business activities leave behind a trail of lawsuits and victims. Sharpe’s only son, Mark, is a music enthusiast and a technology nerd. Together with his friend Eric, a technology genius, they start Pulse, a company focusing on technology and music. Despite his brilliance, Mark continues to live in his father’s shadow. The actions by both Mark and his father in their business endeavors lead to a cataclysm that is the climax of this book.
I loved how the author used symbolism in this book. The symbols used accurately portray the themes in the story. I also found some of the conversations to be thought-provoking. For instance, in the dialogue between Alan Sharpe and his son (In part 34), I pondered whether technology could have grown more slowly while paying attention to developments in the industrial age. Also, the conversation between two other characters from the book, Amber and a man in black (in part 38), made me wonder whether biotechnology poses a critical threat to the human race. The author also presented this story using a plot-driven narrative that was easy to follow. The book was also flawlessly edited with no errors noted.
I did not find anything to dislike about this book. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars for the brilliant narrative style, the effective plot development using symbolism, and the flawless editing, where I noted no errors in the book. I also give this book a high rating because the author raises important questions that indicate the path our future might take in the forthcoming years.
I recommend this book to lovers of plot-driven narratives, those who love suspense and thriller books, and those who appreciate the use of literary devices such as symbolism in literature.
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Pulse: Book One
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
