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Genesis

By: Bernard Beckett
Narrated by: Becky Wright
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The island Republic has emerged from a ruined world. Its citizens are safe but not free, until a man named Adam Forde rescues a girl from the sea. Fourteen-year-old Anax thinks she knows her history. She'd better. She's sat facing three Examiners and her five-hour examination has just begun. The subject is close to her heart: Adam Forde, her long-dead hero. In a series of startling twists, Anax discovers new things about Adam and her people that question everything she holds sacred. But why is the Academy allowing her to open up the enigma at its heart? (P)2009 Quercus Publishing Plc©2009 Bernard Beckett Fantasy Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Like all good science fiction, Genesis is based on a central core idea. I won't say which one as that would ruin the book. But the idea is there from the start, but the way that the book is structured is the real beauty of the book. The twist is, also, fascinating. Enjoy!

Based on a fascinating idea

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I nearly didnt buy this book because it is a short novel. However, it is a rich story exploring intelligence and consciousness. Very surprising ending. Well worth buying.

Thought provoking - thoroughly enjoyable -

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Despite being short this is highly entertaining and thought provoking and genuinely a must read (or must listen) novel for anyone interested in computers, robots or artificial intelligence. It contains a long conversation between a person and a robot that is quite the best I have encountered. The author keeps surprising us with moral and intellectual dilemmas right to the end.

Fascinating right to the end

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This was a very enjoyable listen. It is under 4 hours, but contains a well-rounded, thought-provoking story. It is beautifully read and well produced. Would recommend this to people who like intelligent sci-fi.

Excellent, highly-recommended read

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Slow burning, intelligent, chilling. Echoes of 1984. I did not guess the ending. Highly recommended.

Shortish but memorable

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