Wonder (Sawyer novel) explained

Wonder
Author:Robert J. Sawyer
Country:Canada
Language:English
Series:WWW Trilogy
Genre:Science fiction
Publisher:Ace Books
Preceded By:Watch

Wonder, also called WWW: Wonder, is a 2011 novel written by Canadian novelist Robert J. Sawyer. It is the third and last installment in the WWW Trilogy and was preceded by two sequels, Wake (2009) and Watch (2010).

Synopsis

Ever since the government has tried and failed to eliminate Webmind, Caitlin and her family have been thrust into the media spotlight. People are excited over what Webmind can offer the world, such as the cure for cancer and facilitating international relations, but others are also frightened about its potential for harm. The Pentagon still seeks to eliminate Webmind and has recruited some of the world's best hackers to destroy it forever.

Reception

Critical reception for Wonder was positive,[1] [2] and much of the novel's praise centered upon its "thoughtful "what if" scenarios".[3] [4] In contrast, the National Post expressed disappointment in the final book of the trilogy as they felt that the main flaws were "Sawyer's Pollyanna faith in the benefits of technology" and the insertion of several viewpoints in the book that they stated had an "eerie resemblance to the rankest propaganda".[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Review: Wonder. Library Journal. 3 May 2014.
  2. Gooding. Rick. Posthuman in Waterloo.('Wake,' 'Watch' and 'Wonder')(Book review). Canadian Literature. Spring 2013. 216. 192. 3 May 2014.
  3. Web site: DeNardo. John. REVIEW: Wonder by Robert J. Sawyer. SF Signal. 3 May 2014.
  4. Web site: Jones. Mike M.. WWW: Wonder (review). SF Site. 3 May 2014.
  5. Web site: Basilières. Michel. Book Review: Wonder, by Robert J. Sawyer. National Post. 3 May 2014.