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Pleasantly surprised!

Revisado: 04-04-19

Absolute Ambition: Memoria is a sci-fi novel wherein a giant corporation (aptly named Megacorp) basically rules the world. Power comes from a substance called vim, which is sort of like the novel’s version of a soul, a life force from the earth that humans figured out how to use to power machines, systems, etc. I really appreciate the author’s ability to build this world. Tolkien had to figure out all the details for LOTR; JK Rowling had to create an entire magical history, its own set of rules and whatnot. Similarly, Van Horne created an entire world with its own unique elements, history and cultures, which is not an easy thing to do! I know a previous review said that this is essentially the plot in Final Fantasy, but I’m not familiar with that series so I can’t confirm. However, I will add that the plot reminds me a little of Avatar (the movie with the blue aliens, not The Last Airbender). And there’s nothing wrong with that! I enjoy stories about conflict between environmental issues, capitalism, corporate greed, good vs. evil, so this novel was right up my alley. This was also my first audiobook so I’m no expert on how good the narrator was, but I thought he was fine and I appreciated that he tried to use slightly different voices for each character. I think this book would make for a great series or movie!

Overall, if you enjoy sci-fi, dystopian novels, adventure, you’ll like this novel.

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