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UNWORLD

by a single question: Was his death an accident or suicide? Through the four voices that tell the story, novelist Greene reveals that the answer is as complex as the future world in which this novel is set. The story opens with Anna grappling with the death of her son and the loss of Aviva, the digital entity that shared her consciousness and then asked for emancipation to claim “upload personhood.” Unknown to Anna, Cathy, a professor at a local college with a specialty in upload rights, becomes Aviva’s next host and the person who learns—and experiences—the pain that the self\u002Dcontained Anna is unable to fully express. The third narrator, Samantha, offers her perspective on Alex as the best friend who not only witnessed his fall but also the disturbingly close relationship he had with Aviva. The last voice in the novel’s quartet of narrators is that of Aviva herself. Intended as a version of Anna that would help her get “on with [her] life in ways that [she] couldn’t,” Aviva finds herself evolving into the emotionally involved parent her host was not and inspiring Alex to explore digital existence through his computer. As it explores love, loss, and memory, this brilliantly imaginative story speculates on the ways technology may not only enhance but potentially change the nature of human consciousness."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:225
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9780593802

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping science fiction adventure plunges readers into a meticulously crafted universe where reality itself is unraveling, following a young protagonist who discovers their world is not what it...

Our Review

This gripping science fiction adventure plunges readers into a meticulously crafted universe where reality itself is unraveling, following a young protagonist who discovers their world is not what it seems. The narrative masterfully blends high-stakes action with profound questions about consciousness and existence, creating a page-turning experience that will captivate fans of mind-bending speculative fiction. With its intricate world-building and relentless pacing, this story explores the terrifying and thrilling possibilities of simulated realities and hidden dimensions.

What sets this apart is its sophisticated exploration of identity within a collapsing system, making it particularly resonant for thoughtful teens navigating their own place in the world. The complex characters face morally ambiguous choices that will spark deep discussion among young adult readers about truth, freedom, and what makes us human. This cerebral thriller delivers both intellectual depth and heart-pounding suspense, leaving readers questioning the nature of their own reality long after the final page.

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