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 The Truth Machine - James L. Halperin
 The Truth Machine - James L. Halperin ... without lies?Newest Review: ... a device is constructed, they believe that humanity will self-destruct as progress reaches a level whereby complete ... more ... destruction of humanity by a small group, or an individual is possible. The author's style or writing leads a little something to be desired, but this is more than made up for by good characterisation, and a plot which pulls you along. The main caharcter, Pete, is at the same time a charcter to sympathise with, but also that you feel alienated from due to his quirks. Another good touch is a news roundup at the beginning of each chapter to set the scene of what is happening. The book is technical, but in a good way - en...more |
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The Truth Machine - James L. Halperin: So what IS the Truth?!?! (256 words)
by - written on 04/01/01 (Very useful, 21 readings)
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I saw this book first advertised on the Tube - which made me dither over buying it - which I'm grateful for, because it meant for the first time in months I've read a good book! The basic plot is the attempt by a group of genuises to make a Truth Machine to basically save society. Unless such a device is constructed, they believe that humanity will self-destruct as progress reaches a level whereby complete destruction of humanity by a small group, or an individual is possible. The author's style or writing leads a little something to be desired, but this is more than made up for by good characterisation, and a plot which pulls you along. The ... Read the complete review
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