Review of The Prophecy of the Heron

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Again, with the recent controversy over AI, this book—and its predecessor—feels like an apt choice for the book of the day. Of course, even with it being able to act as a standalone, I much prefer to read a series in order, especially when there’s as intricate a world to be built as these books seem to have. Nevertheless, this seems like a great book for fans of AI dystopian novels. Thank you for the helpful review.
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I am currently reading the other book by this author; I would like to read this in the future. The dystopian books are a bit tiring, but I like the character Kim. A book that is described as a mix between The Hunger Games and The Matrix is worth checking out.
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The book features an oppressive and fear-inducing future. However, dystopian science fiction is not really my forte, so I will have to pass this one. Thanks for the awesome review!
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It's looking like Stanfill is the master of AI stories. I mostly enjoy how he manages to make a fictionalised story looks real. I would like to read today's book of the day any moment from now. Congrats to the author.
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It's sad that the dialogues were unable to complement the narration. Thank you for your thorough review.
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This is an interesting book, it is the continuation of the exciting adventure of Kim and Shan, Terms of services. The author takes the reader on another exciting voyage of adventure and romance. Great novel!
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Post by Ntokozo Joy Ndlovu »

I love sci-fi so I am sure this will be quite the read for me. I get the point you raised about dialogue in the book and I agree, I could be what makes or breaks a book. Regardless, you did a great job selling the positive that I will be overlooking the negative and checking this review out. Great review.
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Today's book of the day falls in the genre that I really do not so enjoy reading. However, I think the author has a great job putting this masterpiece together. Congrats on #BOTD!
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I enjoyed reading the prequel to this one so I would thoroughly enjoy this one as well. It seems life gets harder for Kim.
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I am not against the advent of artificial intelligence but it should not be made to have full control ovee human activities. Nice review!
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I like how the topic portrays they life
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This book wouldn't be among my first selections, but your review makes me contemplate getting it. So, thank you. It is a wonderful dystopian installment.
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Reading this review alone has drawn my attention into wanting to read this book at all costs. I love the storyline and would want to know more about the character kim. Congrats on BOTD.
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Post by Taiwo_Olawoye »

This seems to be an exciting book. This AI world is more of a fiction. Here Kim struggles to live an everyday life under the control of big corporations through AI. Nothing you do is secret; every aspect of life is programmed. I hope to read this book. Thanks for the review.
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Post by Sesyl Ventus »

The book seem to be very interesting but I'm not a lover of AI world. Good review!
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