REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUPWow… Crazy
What an intense read. Powerful and emotional, even if flawed. It does a great job showing one of the harsh realities of humanity, for sure.
I don’t agree with the ideology. I think it’s as narrow-minded as Ash, but the message is the important part. The message is that we need to do and be better, or we don’t deserve the blessings we’re given. That is true.
Just as the “truth” was polarized between the Mission (Ash) and the Truth (Maya), the author made this black and white. There was a murmur of the colors between, but they were a fleeting consideration. I understood why, but it’s not true to life or human nature. And, in the end, the final decision was based on this closed view of reality.
Some of this story shocked me because, as it unveiled, my image of things was reconstructed. What I naturally saw in my mind as diversity became homogeneous. That felt wrong for so many reasons, the least being that stale genetics leads to almost instant death. The best chance for survival IS genetic diversity, but again, not the point the author wanted to make.
This story didn’t surprise me, but it did sadden me. I think mostly because it felt like the author missed what it really means to be “human” as he only focused on our cruelty. He missed how we learn, grow, and progress beyond.
I do think you should read this. This crazy emotional ride will illustrate some important things even as it misses its mark on other vital opportunities to show what humanity is and can be. At any rate, it will leave you thinking about the kind of person you want to be and the imprint you want to make. THAT makes it really special.
I don’t agree with the ideology. I think it’s as narrow-minded as Ash, but the message is the important part. The message is that we need to do and be better, or we don’t deserve the blessings we’re given. That is true.
Just as the “truth” was polarized between the Mission (Ash) and the Truth (Maya), the author made this black and white. There was a murmur of the colors between, but they were a fleeting consideration. I understood why, but it’s not true to life or human nature. And, in the end, the final decision was based on this closed view of reality.
Some of this story shocked me because, as it unveiled, my image of things was reconstructed. What I naturally saw in my mind as diversity became homogeneous. That felt wrong for so many reasons, the least being that stale genetics leads to almost instant death. The best chance for survival IS genetic diversity, but again, not the point the author wanted to make.
This story didn’t surprise me, but it did sadden me. I think mostly because it felt like the author missed what it really means to be “human” as he only focused on our cruelty. He missed how we learn, grow, and progress beyond.
I do think you should read this. This crazy emotional ride will illustrate some important things even as it misses its mark on other vital opportunities to show what humanity is and can be. At any rate, it will leave you thinking about the kind of person you want to be and the imprint you want to make. THAT makes it really special.
REVIEWED BY SAHARA FOLEYI found this title on a book tour. It sounded interesting, was only 0.99 cents , and a short read so decided to give it a try. All I can say is, my brain was in shock after I hit the end.
I almost didn’t finish the book as it’s written from the left, communistic point of view, and facts, as always with them, were wrong. But, once I reached the part about the “Truth”, I had to keep reading to see how Maya and the rest of her crew would handle the change to their world views.
And this is where the story really took off. Everything that transpired on the ship is exactly what’s happening in our society today. One side who are open to change and truth, against the other who are closed-minded and it’s their way or no way. It’s all black and white to them. And because their ideas are threatened, they label anyone who disagrees as traitors and turn everyone else against them. I guess it’s human nature to follow the ones shouting the loudest. Even if they know that person is wrong. It’s all about fear and domination. sigh. We have so few free thinkers in our world.
In Maya and Ash’s case, growing up in a controlled environment didn’t leave them much room to become free thinkers. To question the narrative. Until Maya’s 18th birthday. At the shocking end of the story, I wondered how the dynamics of the crew would’ve changed if she’d received the “Truth” when she was supposed to, and not just before the cumulation of their journey.
I read the book in two days. The last day was most of it because I jut couldn’t stop reading and put it down. I needed to know what was next. So kudos for keeping me entrenched in the story. However, I could definitely tell this was a self-published book. The lack of editing and some plot holes gave it away. At one point, Maya’s name was changed. smh.
If you like space colonization books and shock content, you might like the story. I recommend it and give it 4 stars.
I almost didn’t finish the book as it’s written from the left, communistic point of view, and facts, as always with them, were wrong. But, once I reached the part about the “Truth”, I had to keep reading to see how Maya and the rest of her crew would handle the change to their world views.
And this is where the story really took off. Everything that transpired on the ship is exactly what’s happening in our society today. One side who are open to change and truth, against the other who are closed-minded and it’s their way or no way. It’s all black and white to them. And because their ideas are threatened, they label anyone who disagrees as traitors and turn everyone else against them. I guess it’s human nature to follow the ones shouting the loudest. Even if they know that person is wrong. It’s all about fear and domination. sigh. We have so few free thinkers in our world.
In Maya and Ash’s case, growing up in a controlled environment didn’t leave them much room to become free thinkers. To question the narrative. Until Maya’s 18th birthday. At the shocking end of the story, I wondered how the dynamics of the crew would’ve changed if she’d received the “Truth” when she was supposed to, and not just before the cumulation of their journey.
I read the book in two days. The last day was most of it because I jut couldn’t stop reading and put it down. I needed to know what was next. So kudos for keeping me entrenched in the story. However, I could definitely tell this was a self-published book. The lack of editing and some plot holes gave it away. At one point, Maya’s name was changed. smh.
If you like space colonization books and shock content, you might like the story. I recommend it and give it 4 stars.
REVIEWED BY KAREN J. MOSSMANThis was part of the Silver Dagger Book Tours. The advantage to doing them is that I come across books that intrigue me. Three of us at Norns Triad Publications decided to read it.
Forever Human is not a long story at under 200 pages, and the premise is a great one. It’s about how humans are flawed, and after years of climate change, war, and greed, mankind finally crumbles and the earth dies. It’s a painful truth for us all.
The last humans are sent to another planet, a long way away, to begin life again. I loved the idea of that. Two hundred young men and women spent the first eighteen years of their life on a space craft, travelling to their destination.
Each of them had a ‘bot’ as a parent who brought them up and cared for them. During this time they are educated and given all the knowledge they required to begin life on a new planet. I wanted to know more about the bots, how did they care for the babies and toddlers for instance? What did they look like?
The story really kicked in when the truth was revealed, which not everyone believed. That caused a great deal of conflict within the ship.
Some things were mentioned but never expanded on. It left me looking for answers. At one point, the main character, Maya, whose story this was is called by another name. I had to reread the paragraph thinking I’d misunderstood.
Overall, it’s a topical idea for a story, one that is relatable. It was a fast read because I couldn’t put it down. There were so many possibilities, and I was eager to see how it turned out. It would even have made a terrific series, but the ending was unexpected.
Readers will see the harsh truths, and enjoy Maya’s story with the challenges she has to face.
Forever Human is not a long story at under 200 pages, and the premise is a great one. It’s about how humans are flawed, and after years of climate change, war, and greed, mankind finally crumbles and the earth dies. It’s a painful truth for us all.
The last humans are sent to another planet, a long way away, to begin life again. I loved the idea of that. Two hundred young men and women spent the first eighteen years of their life on a space craft, travelling to their destination.
Each of them had a ‘bot’ as a parent who brought them up and cared for them. During this time they are educated and given all the knowledge they required to begin life on a new planet. I wanted to know more about the bots, how did they care for the babies and toddlers for instance? What did they look like?
The story really kicked in when the truth was revealed, which not everyone believed. That caused a great deal of conflict within the ship.
Some things were mentioned but never expanded on. It left me looking for answers. At one point, the main character, Maya, whose story this was is called by another name. I had to reread the paragraph thinking I’d misunderstood.
Overall, it’s a topical idea for a story, one that is relatable. It was a fast read because I couldn’t put it down. There were so many possibilities, and I was eager to see how it turned out. It would even have made a terrific series, but the ending was unexpected.
Readers will see the harsh truths, and enjoy Maya’s story with the challenges she has to face.
J.M. NORTHUP 