"Toys" by James Patterson
Aug 13, 2012 15:28:40 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Aug 13, 2012 15:28:40 GMT -5
OK, I admit it - I sometimes do read secular fiction, as an escape from reality and well, because it's fun!
As a long-time James Patterson fan, I hesitated to read this book, given the poor reviews on Amazon. When I had to go to the library for something else and saw it, I figured I'd give it a chance, since it wouldn't cost me anything.
First of all, this is NOT your typical Patterson story...it's far deeper. So many things in the book could have been taken from current newspapers: "Agents of 'Change'"... Hmmm...where have we heard about "change" before? And "Elites" who think they're better than everyone else, and want to rule the world? Implanting biochips into humans to enhance their abilities? A president who is hated by the citizens whom he's ruined? Do any of the people who panned this book read the news? I guess not - they're like the ones in the book who only care about their "toys" and are oblivious of what's going on around them.
I was amazed to see the many parallels between the story line and what's going on IRL. Excellent read, but only for those who are awake and aware and aren't looking for mindless entertainment.
As a long-time James Patterson fan, I hesitated to read this book, given the poor reviews on Amazon. When I had to go to the library for something else and saw it, I figured I'd give it a chance, since it wouldn't cost me anything.
First of all, this is NOT your typical Patterson story...it's far deeper. So many things in the book could have been taken from current newspapers: "Agents of 'Change'"... Hmmm...where have we heard about "change" before? And "Elites" who think they're better than everyone else, and want to rule the world? Implanting biochips into humans to enhance their abilities? A president who is hated by the citizens whom he's ruined? Do any of the people who panned this book read the news? I guess not - they're like the ones in the book who only care about their "toys" and are oblivious of what's going on around them.
I was amazed to see the many parallels between the story line and what's going on IRL. Excellent read, but only for those who are awake and aware and aren't looking for mindless entertainment.
