Genre: Dystopian
Description:
“Those who adapt to environmental changes survive. What happens when
the environment changes too fast for us to adapt?
In an increasingly fast-paced, near-future world, psychologist Billy
Carrington wakes from a nap to discover that he is completely alone. With his
all-in-one Organelle smart device, a growing menagerie of animals, and a
potentially life-saving vaccine, he crosses the country searching for his wife
and child—and for an answer to what happened while he slept. A cautionary tale
of our fast-forward world, A-Void
illuminates the risks of accelerating technology and information overload.”
Author:
A psychologist in private practice, Babak Govan is “the originator of
the theory of the evolving psyche and moderative psychotherapy.” He lives in
Portland, Oregon with his family. Although A-Void
is his first published book, his work has been published by various literary
periodicals. He’s also recorded an album of electronic rock under the name
Secret Arcade.
Appraisal:
While A-Void has a lot of
the characteristics you’d expect from a dystopian story, with things changing
in a way that leaves the characters off balance and scrambling to figure things
out, it felt different. Unlike many dystopian books, I didn’t get the feeling
that I’d been here before and could anticipate what was coming next. Along with
Billy, the narrator and only real character in the story, I was nervous and
concerned as to what he’d find next. If you’re a fan of the dystopian genre,
this novella is one you’ll want to give a try.
FYI:
Some adult language.
Format/Typo
Issues:
No significant issues.
Rating: ****
Four Stars
Reviewed
by: BigAl
Approximate
word count: 25-30,000 words
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