Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
The ACW Book Reading
Book: Going Zero
Author: Anthony McCarten
Number of pages: 295
Genre: Science fiction, Thriller, Suspense,
Political fiction, Adventure
Attended Audience Age: Mature
Medium Type (physical, digital, audio): Physical
Book rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Summary:
Kaitlyn Day is one of ten people chosen to compete a in secret governmental exam, where the winner receives millions of dollars. However, more is at stake than the government and Kaitlyn Day realizes as secrets are kept and lives are on the line.
Qualities:
Prose: The story is original and unique as it sparks imagination behind the scenes and other people's lives. The short chapters aid the book's development, illustrating how quickly instances can occur, especially within a time limit. The discussion of politics provides a rare inside peek into how governmental operations work and the people within them.
Character Development: The character development primarily focuses on two individuals as the circumstances of the project circle around them heavily. Other characters, like the other nine contestants in the secret project are introduced, giving readers a more intimate view of the antagonists desires.
World Building: The world building starts almost immediately and different locations are reviewed in the novel based on the point of views. The world building can sometimes feel intimate or fast paced, but serves the short chapters well.
Recommendation:
I highly recommend this novel to anyone who is interested in a fast paced thriller with political references, secrets and high stakes. This thought provoking and eerie novel is worth the read.
Notable Quotes:
- “We’ve always supported corrupt regimes abroad if they help us with our global ambitions, so now we’re supporting corrupt regimes within.”
- “Because what they crave is to be known, not unknown . . . to be transparent, watched, as if they matter, as proof they matter, all their secrets laid out there in public view, their sins proclaimed, heck, even advertised! Nothing hidden. They want it that way. And why? Wanna know why? Ms. Day? Because being watched . . . it feels a little like being loved.”
Related Music:
- Crossfire by Stephen
- Come with Me Now by KONGOS
- Counting Stars by OneRepublic
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