From the bestselling author of the Inner Movement trilogy and the Cosega Sequence, comes The Last Librarian, (book one of the Justar Journal).
In the year 2098, there is no more war, no more hunger and no more pollution. The world is secure and Earth’s 2.9 billion people are healthy and happy. There is also only one remaining library that still houses physical books. In addition to the dusty … addition to the dusty volumes, the library holds many secrets. But the government has decided to shut it down and burn the contents. Unless an unlikely trio can save the books, humanity will lose more than just what is printed on those antique pages.
With a single government ruling the entire planet, one currency, one language and no religion, the population is unified and enjoying the prosperity that comes with more than seven decades of peace. Free healthcare for all and guaranteed employment make the future a dream. But this future may only be safe if they can hide the past. The books must be saved . . . the impossible task is up to an angry author, a brazen revolutionary and the last librarian. When everything is perfect, the only thing left to fear is the truth.
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I loved the focus on books and libraries!! And the quotes from famous authors were flawlessly included and appreciated! I couldn’t put it down, it transported me.
goid read led well into next book.
Great book for anyone who likes George Orwell, Ray Bradbury, or dystopian novels in general. Great world building and plot development.
Who says this won’t happen in the future?
Interesting concept of no longer having actual libraries with hard-copy books – a little scary. Characters were well defined and the pace made this a page turner for me.
Dystopia in a world where libraries are defunct. Words are changed, lost, novels rewritten. Wonderful current novel references. However, I wouldn’t read it again.
Actually, I consider this book quite thought provoking. It really brings home how digitizing our world makes it very unstable. Computers and the Internet are changing our perceptions of everything around us and we don’t know what is real or fiction.
The plot of the book is about how the last library of physical books is closing. All books must be accessed via digital means and it is hardly difficult to edit anything and make it say what you want it to say. Think of your favorite books being changed by anyone who has an agenda. The author of a book has a purpose behind what he writes and it’s up to us to discover it.
The main character of this book is having his entire life eradicated by the closing of the library, but he discovers that this need not be the conclusion of his life’s purpose. He finds allies in the most unusual places and danger too.
It was an interesting book. I found many surprises and and a book that I will read again.
This story is only a little like Fahrenheit 451. It is a good story with good suspense and good ending. I recommend this book as an interesting and poignant read.
Slow and confusing. Reminiscent of Fahrenheit 451.
OK read, but I wanted a bit more from the story
Thoroughly enjoyed the book, but was disappointed by the ending when the Last Librarian was killed off. Enjoyed his character immensely.
Interesting and fairly scary world. A little Brave New World meets Fahrenheit 451.
A very fast moving book. It was very easy to read and understand. Characters were fairly simple. It was a good story. The only thing I did not like is that you have to read the next one in the series. It is not a stand alone book.
Great premise and an interesting if light exploration of the question of good vernment oversight in general and it’s possible impact on literature specifically. The best bit in there is the idea that electronic literature can be altered while the printed books cannot and therefore there is a high value to the printed word.
I liked it until I realized it one of a never-ending series. I’m pretty sure there was a conclusion there that the author ignored.
First of a series. Ends without much resolution
Scary dystopian world a little too close to home. It really made me think about the outcome of our technology. I requested my library buy it in hardback, because I felt disloyal reading it digitally.
Interesting concepts, kind of seemed like it would have been a better short story IMO.
Just astounding. Captivating. Definitely worth the read!