P. Zoro's Reviews > The Other Side

There is a fatal space explosion that destroys everyone else but a sole survivor saved by his mother. He undergoes extensive reconstruction to bring him back to life though his feelings and hormones have a lot of catching up to do with the definitions the Net pushes at him. Alenia is the second protagonist in the story which alternates first person point of view between the lone survivor and Alenia.

Everyone fears an oppressive government whom they can't control. They get a Digital Ego (Diego) when they reach the general age of maturity which they can converse with and consult. AI is as pervasive as it is not today. There is danger and suspense right from the beginning, and one is engrossed in the unfolding tale of the survivor and Alenia fighting to preserve their universe as they knew it.

This book is not for the faint-hearted. A high level of concentration is necessary to follow the story. The beginning is a bit confusing because of the shifting narrators. But the writer succeeds in building an engaging world, characters, and an interesting plot supported by captivating descriptions and excellent writing.