pickI liked the suspense, the realism in how society reacts under the impact of social media channels and the premise of this novel - in a near future several autonomous passenger cars are highjacked by a mysterious hacker to make a statement about abuses in the use of AI by governmental authorities.
pickThis was crazy. I was riveted through most of the book. Loved the theme of algorithms making ethical decisions, or rather the people responsible for them. Manipulation from people in power or with a political or financial agenda. Just really crazy, probably too close to the truth stuff. PLUS the whole soap opera with the secret lives of the Passengers. The ending rushed a bit, but it was quite good.
I have roughly five million thriller/mysteries on my TBR, so if none of these click, it's not hard to find some more options 😂 But here are a few that I keep meaning to get to - I've enjoyed other books by each of these authors. Let me know what you think @Jerdencon @robinb @bookandbedandtea
pickEnjoyed this twisty, driverless ride! I told my daughter what the plot line was and she said sounds like an episode of Black Mirror- which it definitely did.
An entertaining read.
pickThis was just the popcorn thriller that my in-my-last-month-of-grad-school-brain (me right now: 🫠) that I needed for the few relaxed moments I have. Definitely kept me turning pages and the ending was satisfying. Very timely topic, too!
“The Hacker hesitated before he replied. ‘Perhaps the reasoning behind today‘s actions might sound better coming from Jack. Because everything that has happened today is because of him.‘”
“‘As with your inquests, the full disclosure can be an inconvenience when a decision needs to be made. Am I wrong, Jack?‘”
“She absent-mindedly twisted a silver ring around her finger over and over again until his clip finally began to play. The Hacker called him Jude and when he replied, she listened intently to his voice. ‘Who is this and how did you get my number?‘ he asked. It was the confirmation she needed and dreaded in equal measure.”
“House of Lords votes unanimously in favour of driverless vehicles on British roads within five years. Ban on non-autonomous vehicles expected within a decade.”
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“‘Nothing disappears anymore,‘ shrugged Cadman. ‘Everything is somewhere. All that‘s private becomes public in the end.‘”
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so-soThe premise was very interesting. I‘m in minority here with So-So rating, but I couldn‘t wait for it to end….I think it just could‘ve been edited down a bit and the characters annoyed me. It lacked “heart” to me, or it may just be me at this time. I‘m not sure…it followed a book I really enjoyed, which was published in the 90s and I think that may have played into it. Maybe it was just too cold and futuristic for me.
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Wow! This was an excellent thriller.
I loved the story, the characters, the surprises as the story unfolds, and the ending.
Yes, the action and suspense are great, but this book will also make you question your own morality and how you judge others.
Highly recommend this one.
pickThis is my 3rd Marrs book and I forgot how many twist he can deliver in a story! Edge of your seat good❤️ #hhc #HalloweenHexesCoven @dabbe #OutstandingOctober @Texreader #scarathlonatoz
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pickWhat a ride, literally. This is the dystopian thriller I‘ve been waiting for! Everything seems so plausible in this book where 8 passengers of completely self-driven cars get caught inside them and are told they are being driven into collision with each other. A hacker is telling so and involves the government. All of this is to be followed worldwide. So many twists, good characters and witty dialogue. Read it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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pickMy second read by John Marrs and I loved it almost as much as the The One. Driverless cars creep me out anyway, but the idea that one could be hijacked when I‘m a passenger is downright terrifying. The chapters are fast-paced and short, and there are great twists throughout. I thought about this book anytime I wasn‘t reading it. It‘s just a lot of fun to read.
I‘m on hold for another Marrs book from my library. I can hardly wait. #rushathon
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Just started Honeybees and Distant Thunder and it is very promising. Next will be The Passengers, a dystopian/SF book and a favorite of @Dreesreads who I follow on Instagram since she is unfortunately no longer active on Litsy (I keep hoping she‘ll return though!). And another #booker23 read, which @squirrelbrain and @TheKidUpstairs didn‘t like at all so I have low expectations.
Currently listening to this one and I‘m delighted that John Marrs included a nod to The Ones, one of his previous books which I LOVED. #rushathon
His short chapters and cliffhanger-y chapter endings make for fun reading and listening 💯
Hi, it‘s me, I‘m the problem. Currently reading 4 of these 5 books 🤣
I feel like it‘s going to be a big reading weekend!
pickA very fun thriller, a loose follow up to The One (not essential to the read first but I would recommend). In a not distant future UK where self driving cars are becoming common place, a group of unrelated strangers are trapped and riding towards death. Though I guessed the twist, it was still a fun, dark ride (pun intended). 4⭐️ #roll100 read done! #bookspinbingo
pickExcellent book that deals with themes of AI (is it really all its cracked up to be); politics (who decides who is worth saving); social media/reality tv (are others people lives entertainment). Only thing I did not enjoy was Libby's intense love of Jude after meeting once and talking/kissing at a bar - the story would work with their meeting/liking each other and more intense feelings developing later -
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pick🎧📚 Did you read The One? There are a few callbacks in this book.
I don‘t want to spoil the story. There‘s a reason why this 3 year old book has 10 people waiting for me to finish it on Libby. I‘m going right into his 2020 release! I like the author‘s style!!
Libby is called to jury duty and the thrill begins. Multiple people are locked in their self driving cars and as the story progresses their secrets are revealed.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
pick8 autonomous cars have been hacked w the hacker promising The Passengers won't survive the morning. It's terrifying in its plausibility. It's a large cast but I found them interesting &easy to keep track of.I'm already a bit suspicious of technology so this book added fuel to that fire but kept me utterly entertained the whole time. I enjoyed the nods to his previous book The One & I'm determined to keep my Level 1 car for the foreseeable future!
pickThis book provides edge-of-your-seat tension. Everyone, even the victims, has something to hide. I liked the ending and found the book to be well-written. As a TW, there are a few graphic scenes, but no gore fests. I didn't find them to be extreme, but others might.
For eight people, their self-driving cars are about to take complete control. Their doors will lock, their destination will change, and all will receive a message that they will soon die. So far, this book has kept me glued to my Kindle, waiting to see what happens next.
pick#LMPBC Fantastic Pick! What a fabulous book! There were so many twists and turns in this book that I didn't expect or see coming, everytime I tried to predict what would happen I would be wrong and I loved that! It kept me at the edge of my seat! Excellent read for a book club pick!
Both books that are in my possession will be shipped out this week. Hopefully tomorrow!
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. By the same author as The One which I looooved! This is definitely an author to watch for. It will make you rethink your idea of autonomous cars lol! What an exciting read!!!
pickI thought The One was edge of your seat, but THIS was insane! @RainyDayReading you were right, I flew through it! Thanks for the rec ♥️
Note about this book - I‘m already skeptical of potential self-driving cars, and after reading this, even more so. And just the idea that technology could become so advanced and invasive - scares me 😟
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pickThis was all sorts of crazy and fun! I thoroughly enjoyed it! @suvata @DGRachel @rsteve388 #lmpbc
Downloaded the audiobook of The Passengers tonight (you're right, @DGRachel - it's excellent!) so I could listen while I made hats for a couple of camo-loving guys I know. Really enjoying this book! @suvata @rsteve388
( @LittleMouse5708 They're not done yet but one orange stripe for Justin, lots of orange for the little dude 😊)
pickThat was terrifying and unputdownable. Now I understand why people go off the grid. Holy ****.
I‘ll say no more because it‘s a #lmpbc book, but if you want an edge-of-your-seat techno-thriller, look no further. Marrs has a gift.
pickFinally finished I will be sending it out tomorrow!
pick• Read in November 2021 for Litsy Markup Postal Book Club #LMPBC Round 13 - GroupE
GREAT SCI-FI THRILLER
Artificial intelligence meets completely autonomous self-driving cars with devastating death toll. Government intrigue at it‘s scariest.
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I really, really want to ready The Passengers by John Marrs. But, if you‘ve already read it or don‘t want to, no worries, I can come up several alternatives. Let me know.
Currently enjoying! 👻 🎃 🍁
#TBRPile 📚 “By the time the front door closed, the car was parked outside Claire Arden‘s home, waiting for her.”
pickThis book was SO good. I couldn‘t put it down!! Such a great thriller that I honestly hadn‘t heard of before.
This one is already on its way!
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pick4 🤯🤯🤯🤯 This novel gave me nightmares. Not bad scary, good scary. There's quite a few triggers in this one. But the thrill ride was awesome. I enjoyed reading and making notes in this one. I'm not going to divulge too much because the best part was reading this without knowing anything about the book. #BookSpinBingo #LMPBC #ROUND12 #GROUPF @TheAromaofBooks @Alfrazier21 @Reynosa8701 @magyklyXdelish
pickI had a lot of fun with this one. The suspense was great even from the beginning. My only complaint was towards the end it did slow down a bit but I still really liked it.
Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the #LMPBC crew thinks. I mailed this one out yesterday 🤗
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