Omnilogos
- Liquid Frost
- Apr 25, 2016
- 2 min read
The story is engaging and the translation into English is pretty damn good. It may take several pages to get into the groove. For the most part, I was entertained with Wei Wang's story. Actually, I would read that name in my most terrible fake-Irish accent and get a chuckle. Admit it, you just did, too. Although the story ultimately centers around Wang at various stages of his life, there are an abundance of characters living the story. Personally, I highly enjoyed Wang (Yes I just typed that) when he was a young teen. His attitude and crass sense of humor was something in which I connected. I would have enjoyed more Wang in that regard. Wang is a brilliant boy turned Omnilogos, turned dreamer of the future. He has a vision to make a better tomorrow and will gain strategic allies over his young life to set the stage for success. His vision - Polaris and outer space. His foes - the Landers; universe isolationists. Wang's mind - always on and calculating exponential steps ahead of the rest of humanity. His entire life is a giant game of chess - taking calculated risk and playing the odds. This story is also a bit sad. To see how lives and/or moments craft and alter a person's view is dynamic and thought-provoking. The synopsis is extremely vague and much of what I have shared is just a small step beyond. The story will remain a mystery until you consume it. Some main concepts: technology, politics, vision, space exploration, global consumption, and pragmatism. Overall, it was an entertaining read. I did find all the shorts provided a bit of confusion across the straight read, but it all makes sense. For example, a couple chapters will begin and you may wonder if you accidentally picked up a different book mid-way through. Just stick with it. 4 of 5 Stars - ARC provided.
From the Publisher:
“I am a collector of hopes and peregrine truths, a shepherd of thoughts, ideas, projects and dreams too important not to be realized. I’m an abstract concept that has no body, no smell, no boundaries, no shape and no color. I am the Omnilogos.” So it is forged, a Science Fiction saga that gave birth to a legend, a tale about the life of a man with one project that will change mankind’s future forever. Ten stories about his life, his sorrow, and his quest to gather the resources and the people needed to claim our place among the stars. This is Wei’s story. This is the world of the Omnilogos.
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