Artificial Truth: A Novel
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An interpersonal story in a futuristic digital world.
Artificial Truth was a really interesting story, especially the exploration of technological advance, in terms of Virtual Reality and AI. And the dangers that come along with it. The author created a futuristic world with technological advancements that are both improving and worsening the human life. The ideas and concepts painted a complex world, that is rewarding for the already privileged folk, but almost unreachable for the poor. But this complex world is also where my main issue with the story lies. The author is doing a lot "tell instead of show". The characters are mostly reciting the technological possibilities, instead of experiencing and interacting with them first-hand. The world is a backdrop and the characters stand in the spotlight. At times, the reciting and retelling of the technological progress became tiring and almost textbook-like. There was a lot of information to take in, and little chance to actually experience these technological possibilities first-hand through the characters. The story switched between three different POVs, which definitely improved the pacing and helped to keep my attention. I enjoyed the slow unravelling of events and the revelation of secrets. There is an underlying theme of the desire for connection and being understood. I liked the different approaches of the characters to seek such connections. Though I do have to say that I believe a proper communication between specific characters from the get-go wouldn't have made it possible for half of these conflicts to occur. Regardless, Artificial Truth offers us a glimpse into a world that is utterly reliant on technology, and too trusting of it despite the obvious dangers. Comfortability is preferred over critical thinking and facing the real world. And before you know it, only the truth found in the digital world will be of value. I thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing this eARC in return for my honest review.
Book Information
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An interpersonal story in a futuristic digital world.
Artificial Truth was a really interesting story, especially the exploration of technological advance, in terms of Virtual Reality and AI. And the dangers that come along with it. The author created a futuristic world with technological advancements that are both improving and worsening the human life. The ideas and concepts painted a complex world, that is rewarding for the already privileged folk, but almost unreachable for the poor. But this complex world is also where my main issue with the story lies. The author is doing a lot "tell instead of show". The characters are mostly reciting the technological possibilities, instead of experiencing and interacting with them first-hand. The world is a backdrop and the characters stand in the spotlight. At times, the reciting and retelling of the technological progress became tiring and almost textbook-like. There was a lot of information to take in, and little chance to actually experience these technological possibilities first-hand through the characters. The story switched between three different POVs, which definitely improved the pacing and helped to keep my attention. I enjoyed the slow unravelling of events and the revelation of secrets. There is an underlying theme of the desire for connection and being understood. I liked the different approaches of the characters to seek such connections. Though I do have to say that I believe a proper communication between specific characters from the get-go wouldn't have made it possible for half of these conflicts to occur. Regardless, Artificial Truth offers us a glimpse into a world that is utterly reliant on technology, and too trusting of it despite the obvious dangers. Comfortability is preferred over critical thinking and facing the real world. And before you know it, only the truth found in the digital world will be of value. I thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing this eARC in return for my honest review.