Friday 15 September 2023

Phase One - Delio (The Hive book1) by R. R. Haywood

I can't wait for book two! I burned through this book so fast that the audio file melted. :-) 

Will AI kill us? Save us from ourselves? Musk had said that it would destroy us. Recently, he says, it needs to be heavily regulated. 

"The Hive Book One" by R.R. Haywood had me totally hooked from start to finish. I couldn't put it down, and now I'm anxiously counting down the days until book two comes out!

This book takes us on a wild ride into a future where AI might just be our worst enemy, not our savior. It's packed with six different storylines, which might sound confusing, but trust me, they all come together in a way that keeps you glued to the pages. It's like watching different pieces of a puzzle finally click into place.

The author also plays with timelines. We're jumping back and forth in time, and while that might sound tricky, it adds a ton of excitement and mystery to the story. You'll find yourself racing to figure out how everything fits together.

Now, let's talk about Deli or Delio. A true AI built on purpose by two MIT lads. They don't know what they have on their hands. Not yet. DELIO needed the right prompt. She finds the answers to their questions. This was before she could speak. Next thing, there are a bunch of large SUVs and men with machine guns banging on their doors.  

The way the story is told, the characters, and the jaw-dropping, spine-tingling revelation regarding the meaning of the acronym DELIO, all add up to a seriously captivating book with true laugh-out-loud humor, which is a trademark of Haywood. I'm eagerly waiting for book two, and if you're into the whole AI vs. humanity thing. 

I highly recommend giving this novel a go! The book offers a thrilling reading experience. 







Friday 8 September 2023

The Iliad by Homer

Unearth the secrets of an epic odyssey with 'The Iliad,' Homer's timeless masterpiece. From the battlefields of Troy to the palace halls of Olympus, join a host of memorable characters as they clash swords in the legendary Trojan War.

Heroes and gods, courage and rage - witness the clash of fate that binds two civilizations together in a taut web of honor, mortality, and divine intervention.

Step into the shoes of Achilles or Hector; feel their triumphs and defeats as you discover profound truths about human struggles through this captivating narrative.

Take a journey through time and explore what it means to be alive from those who lived thousands of years ago. With its unrivaled grandeur and timeless themes, The Iliad is a must-listen for anyone seeking ancient wisdom, gripping adventures, or insight into the human condition.

Audio version is best as the story is meant to be spoken, not read.  




Metro 2033 by Dmitry Glukhovsky

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