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Review title: Interesting and well-written
Product review: A fascinating premise and a well-written story. The challenge in cases like this is to grow that into a novel. In this case I think the author succeeded. The alternating chapter/parallel streams technique works well here to pace the story, and there are enough interesting characters to give some body to the story.The slightly abstract tone goes well with the subject matter. For example, there is a chapter reminiscent of the end of 2001 A Space Odyssey, and the description of the city intentionally glosses over details (for example, who cleans the toilets?).The only criticism I have is the Coca Cola culpability seems contrived and doesn't fit with the rest of the story. But, this can be read as a cautionary tale, and in that context maybe it was important to have a villain.All in all, a well-crafted book based on an intriguing premise.
