As per my scoring system, the book is in the "Excellent" category, meaning I thoroughly enjoyed and am moved beyond words.
****
This interestingly titled Sci-fi book by Dr Allen Fleishman could throw some futuristic insights for the scientists. Perhaps like HG Wells did for robots and lasers through his 'The War Of The World's"? I don't know. The book aroused my curiosity when the author offered it for my review, based on my general invitation to all the authors of Fantasy/Sci-fi genres on the Goodreads platform. The fantastic storyline with good attention to details revolves around David "linked since birth to a computer." An enhanced AI Cyborg lad, with unconventional energy, is mentored by his father Martin. David is homeschooled till his age of 13. The author portrays a good father-son relationship and vividly narrates David's accomplishments as a genius and ends it with a brief chapter at his age of 62.
The story unfolds characterizing David as hyperactive and creative, who knows almost everything in the world. His father desires to make him worldly-wise. He decides to expose him to college life. The twists in David's life begin when he tries to mingle in society. He shows his abilities in mysterious new ways of thinking. In that process, we readers can learn about interesting concepts embedded with profound knowledge. David achieves the status of "Overlord of Earth" through his various amazing inventions …"the first gravity reflector generators", "floating cars", "floating city of Olympus", "economically growing diamonds". Fleishman boldly describes David's intriguing journey in his life, his mixed feelings as a Cyborg with humane sentiments to save a child from a coma and his quest to shape a better World... "I have 217 Billion US dollars I’d like to spend to help humanity; already donated 6 billion dollars to the UN, earmarked solely for creating the infrastructure of intra-solar system colonization".
The author has painted an amazing portrait of certain memorable characters with convincing individualistic traits ... Philly as his romantic girlfriend-turned-wife.."I stored into the diamond, in every language ever written by man -‘I love you, Phyllis’ about 50,000,000,000,000 times."; Charlie as David's roommate, Windseig as David's college president, Janet & Sidney Ryan as senior scientists, Corey as their veterinarian friend, besides some characters who created obstacles in David's life. He has colourfully described some places...the way David enters his University with his 'enhanced dog'. David exhibits his wisdom which surprises all his professors. Such scenes depicted in abundance should be read to be enjoyed. A clever portrayal of 'the enhanced menagerie' in David's home depicting his peculiar lifestyle, YA focus, subtle friendships, and action-packed scenes add liveliness to the story. I could easily imagine David's Birkhead college campus and his extraordinary home.
How does David transform himself and thereby change the world? It's not fair on my part to reveal more than the above, as the readers themselves have to appreciate the entertainment value provided in the book.
The author's well-researched painstaking efforts with years of planning is quite visible. A gripping story flow, despite minor shortcomings in editing, ambiguities in a few places, and non-sequenced descriptions, gave me a unique reading experience worth my time. Certain terminologies bogged me down in some places and I had to give a great deal of attention. However, I could learn abundantly. Hence, it didn't reduce my enthusiasm as the author didn't disappoint me. Rather he overwhelmed me with a visionary storyline, constantly keeping me inside the story!
This book is refreshingly different, with Dr Fleishman's unique style of dialogues. It stands out as the ingenious storyteller, in his audacious style, leads us remarkably. The book is captivating and groundbreaking and gives an amazing experience. Its effective flavour would appeal to all ages.
The author's description of David's wedding party attended by Bill Clinton inside a floating hemisphere - his creation - is fascinating! I did escape from reality very often, as the book completely blew my mind and surpassed my initial expectations I had when I read the blurb. I feel the admirable story has a lot of ingredients for a Sci-fi movie. For intellectually poised readers it's a grand treat!
Dr Fleishman has successfully delivered some special aspects: 1) From the enchanting storyline, conceptualized through his vision, SF fans can expect to grasp the amazing possibilities of disruptive changes that could occur in the aspects of Power generation, Cyborgs, Computers, the way we could live, travel ... "A subsidiary (David's)... was already making vehicles for interplanetary travel and farming of the asteroid belt." 2) This book will surely kindle the readers' imagination and fascination 3) Of course, there are lots of things to reflect!
What else fulfilling features does one need in a book?
It is my habit to look for the deeper hidden meanings in a book. This book with genuine portrayals filled my appetite. As a fellow author, I am satisfied as the book gives pleasant moments. The book is a great read to those who love unique Sci-fi - don’t miss it to extract more knowledge out of it and sure, it will stay with you! I have given a 5-star rating unhesitatingly because the book deserves it. I will keep the novel as a favourite in my library forever. I plan to read this series.
David - the AI Cyborg is just adorable. I would love to have such a Cyborg in my home along with the diamond computer drive and the 'enhanced smart dog'! Really!! Who wouldn't love?
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