Review of Tomorrowville

[Prince Sachin]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tomorrowville" by David T. Isaak.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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I have found a book worth reading after a long time. Tomorrowville, by David T. Isaak, presents a horrific future in which debt governs destiny and resurrected individuals are treated less as distinct individuals and more like financial assets. After a devastating accident in 2088, electronics engineer Toby Simmons awakens in the book to find he has a massive hospital debt. Because he is trapped in a bureaucratic nightmare, he must confront the brutal reality that his survival comes at a cost—one he may never be able to pay—instead of marveling at the wonders of the future.

Debt has always been used as a means of control; in Tomorrowville, it has taken on the form of complete slavery. Toby runs the risk of being put into slavery if he is unable to pay back the expenses of his revival. This brought to mind the financial traps of today, such as college loans, health care costs, and corporate dominance over people’s means of subsistence. By pushing these problems to their logical limits, Isaak creates a dystopia that feels very close to reality.

What I liked the most in this book is the character of Toby, who is fascinating, sardonic, clever, and disoriented in a world that no longer makes sense to him. The dehumanization at the core of the system is brought to light by his interactions with officials like Lexington Colter, a vicious government agent, and Metcalf, who turns human lives into numbers.

I did not come across any shortcomings, and there is nothing to dislike in this book. The author was successful in making the book more interesting and compelling with its dry humor, which also highlights the absurdity of a society dominated by profit-driven regulations.

As I’m interested in fitness and longevity. I found the cryonics section to be really interesting. The idea that technological resurrection could be used for profit instead of progress raises ethical questions. Toby is fighting to regain his identity in a society that sees him as nothing more than a debtor.

The book was professionally edited, and I did not find any errors. For the author’s engaging and excellent writing, I rate this book 5 out of 5. I would definitely read it again.

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[Mark Lazarus]

It sounds like the story has a lot of depth, especially with its exploration of debt and the ethics of technological resurrection. The dystopian themes and the character-driven narrative could make it a thought-provoking read. I might give it a try, particularly because the concept of using cryonics for profit is an intriguing and unsettling premise.

[NetMassimo]

This novel surely offers a lot of food for thought about ethical and moral issues. The idea of a technology that enables resurrection is thought-provoking, and I'm curious about its ramifications. Thank you for your great review!

[Prince Sachin]

Thank you.