It's a dream come true. Friends Ben Boyce and Adhvan Chaudry are now the hottest commodities in Silicon Valley, thanks to Chaudry's invention of The Future, a computer that connects to the internet one year in the future. Now their startup is gathering investors so this revolutionary technology can be delivered to the world.
But the future the two men's device foretells isn't exactly the one they envisioned.
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Told in a series of emails, texts, transcripts, and blog posts, The Future Is Yours is an interesting character study of two young men dreaming of fame, fortune, and making a difference in the world. The difficult birth of a computer that accurately shows what is going on in the world one year in the future makes compelling listening, especially when the dynamics of differing personalities, the headaches of being forced to listen to the people holding the purse strings, and the implications of the technology itself are added to the mix.
With the book's format of texts, emails, transcripts, and blog posts, I think The Future Is Yours is best listened to in audiobook format where the different voices can help keep readers focused on the story. I have a strong suspicion that, if I'd read this instead of listened to it, the endless stream of emails, etc. would have made my eyes glaze over from time to time whether I wanted them to or not.
If you're in the mood for a fast-paced character study about a rather scary possible technological breakthrough, I recommend Frey's thriller. It will make you think-- Do you really want to see into the future?
The Future Is Yours by Dan Frey
Narrated by Cary Hite, Vikas Adam & 11 others.
ASIN: B08BGBHRS9
Random House Audio © 2021
Audiobook. 8 hours, 2 minutes.
Technothriller, Standalone
Rating: B+
Source: Purchased from Audible
