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This is the 6th book I've read by this author--and as with all the others it kept me enthralled and reading. The scenarios portrayed could be all too real and somewhat frightening. He is a master at writing science fiction thrillers-I kid you not! With all that is going on with terrorists these days and all the crooked politicians surrounding us (from both parties!!) this is one of those book scenarios that could possibly happen. If this series isn't made into a movie I will be very surprised. T...
Quite predictable but still enjoyable read.
Enjoyed this sequel - although I liked Wired more. Possibly because it introduced the concept that is explored further in BrainWeb. BrainWeb has a spectacular opening story very relevant. It is an interesting exploration of what can occur when the human brain is connected to the internet and the ever changing expansion of online connectivity. Both the pros and cons of this potential science are explored. Additionally, the main character gains the ability to read minds along with being connected
Hoping this never happens!Totally believable but hopefully will never happen. However, everyday we get closer to this reality!Modern day characters bring home the devastation that could be wrought with brainwave.
Thrilling read, really kept me on my toes throughout with the usual twists. Action packed novel including terrorist plots, espionage, back stabbing and much more to keep you interested.
My review is for all three books of the series - "Mind's Eye", "Brain Web", and "Mind War".These are the first books from Douglas Richards that I've read, after a friend recommended "Mind's Eye". The series is a near-future techno-thriller - not sci-fi per se. These are a "what if" story - "What if someone accidentally got the ability to completely read minds? Surface thoughts, deep memories, the whole mind an open book?" How would that person get through their day, having everyone's thoughts -
A great continuation of the seriesAs I've written in numerous other reviews, Douglas E. Richards is a master of his craft. In my opinion, he writes technothrillers better than anyone else writing today. BrainWeb was no different.Picking up where Mind's Eye left off, we are once again in the midst of someone who can surf the web from his head and read other people's minds if they get too close. While this may sound insane, the way that Richards writes the story had me tripping over every word to
Ok, so after a bit of debating with myself I've decided to go with two stars vice four stars for this review for various reasons. The Idea behind Brain Web is phenomenal (4 star worthy) and I think had the author changed how he'd written the book, he would have garnered greater reviews. The characters lacked depth and when they dialogued, it felt as though they were all reading a part of the same passage. None of the characters felt...REAL. The part that pained me the most were the overly poetic...
Like the first one, this is a good, entertaining read. It's not a great read, however. The prose continues to be utilitarian and uninspiring. Also, this book comes across as much more "preachy" than the others. The author spends too much time *telling* the reader what the pros and cons of the BrainWeb technology is when he should be focused on *showing* the reader through the story. There's even an entire chapter devoted to a made-up artifice of an interview, the entire point of which is to take...
You'll either love it, hate it, or hate-read it.The bad guys in this novel are a Mexican, a Muslim and a sociopathic Democrat. The women are props for humble genius heroes they unrelentingly adore. If you're of a certain age, "the professor and Maryanne" will pop unbidden into your head. It's that bad, but still compulsively readable. I'm loathing myself while downloading the sequel!
You know how a particular kind of novel, say, anything by Jane Austen, is casually referred to as 'chick-lit?' Let's call the fiction written by Douglas Richards "dick-lit." This is a spy-tingling--if not spine-shattering--sci-fi spy thriller, right down to the Mexican cartels, the special Black Ops units, brain implants allowing thought to surf the internet with no need for small electronics, a spectacular, and spectacularly brilliant, guy who can read minds within a radius of six miles--and ro...
I read 55 pages of this book. If someone bought this book for you they hate you. If it is between reading this book or rotting your brain watching a reality tv show, your brain is better off with TV. If I ever meet the author I will kick him in the knee. If you want an example of absolute garbage this is it. This is probably only the 4th book in 10 years I have not finished, yes it is that bad. -7 stars.
Six months after the events of the first entry, "Mind's Eye", Nick Hall finds himself having to make a difficult decision. When terrorists take over the Oscar ceremony and threaten to execute everyone inside unless their demands are met, Nick knows he has to show himself to the world again, despite the dire consequences to his own life and his girlfriend, Megan. But seeing as he's the only one who can defuse the situation, he does so, using his astonishing abilities given to him by the four impl...
I enjoy thrillers with a bit near believable sci-fi. BrainWeb does exactly that. As the author explains at the end of book brain implants that can help the blind and deaf are being developed and researchers are exploring the possibility of using them to interact with the internet. ESP is still total fiction but who thought that just a few years ago we would walking around with powerful computers in our pockets. The story is fast moving with lots of twists and turns and putting a soul-less politi...
