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The Boy Who Played With Dark Matter (2012)

by Holy Ghost Writer(Favorite Author)

4.22 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Illuminated Publications Limited

series

Sequels to the Count of Monte Cristo

review 1: Science fiction is riddled with the concept of the gifted boy. These little guys tend to possess a special trait that is the key to unlock humanity’s salvation. In The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter, an incredibly smart kid named Zeddy finds out that his dystopian world is full of untruths pushed by the International Government, an authoritative body that controls the future. His life is turned upside down when his father Zane suddenly disappears one day while walking their dog. Soon after, Zeddy and his mom Zadie are given clues that could lead to answers about the missing physicist. The two embark on a journey that eventually leads Zeddy to self-discovery, and the reality that he can never return home. At first, I had to get over all the “Z” names. Once I g... moreot past that, I realized that this story was pretty good. The action begins immediately. The dialogue flows well. And, the ending leaves you wanting more. The story concept seems original. It would be nice to have more details about this futuristic, Amerasian society, but the author provides enough to give you an idea of how bad things suck. I would say I was impressed this time. This was definitely one of Holy Ghost Writer’s more serious works. And yes, your favorite master of disguise Edmond Dantes is mentioned. The Count of Monte Cristo tie in with all these books should be fascinating.
review 2: After having one’s curiosity peaked by the direction of his stories and the identity of the Holy Ghost Writer, The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter is another fast and entertaining read. The story is set decades ahead in a different world which is not completely unimaginable – Amerasia – where we meet the new main characters, Zeddy and his family. The Holy Ghost Writer’s imaginative projects of what life is like after the world has combined under one authority – the International Government – is entertaining enough. The characters and setting are well described in this book, giving the reader a clear enough picture. Due to its content and language this part in the series can be considered suitable for readers of many ages and levels, though I consider it particularly well suited to young teenagers who enjoy sci-fi. The main character, Zeddy, would be a fun character for any young reader to imagine themselves as. These statements suggest a different mood from that of the Sultan of Monte Cristo, and almost a completely separate feeling from this book. Though both of these books, as well as The Girl That Started Her Own Country, are to be part of a series following The Count of Monte Cristo, the books are completely different material and can easily be ready on their own. In this way the books have good entertainment value – great for short weekend reads. However, some may be frustrated by the lack of continuity. What happened to Raymee, Haydee, and the other ongoing adventures in The Sultan of Monte Cristo? When we will get to find out what happens to Zeddy and the search for his father in The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter? The book drops off rather suddenly at the end, and although the reader gets a sneak peak at what is to come, there is no promise of when it will come. At the beginning of the book the continual use of “Z” names can get a bit dizzying, but one assumes there is a purpose. Zeddy is an endearing character, though his “genius” could probably be extended further. As with his other books, The Holy Ghost Writer uses ideas, fragments, or characters from dozens of other literary sources which one may either find annoying or fun: the appearance of Sherlock is promised in the book following The Sultan of Monte Cristo, the title for this book follow the patterns of Steig Larsson, THGW’s stated goal is to follow the footsteps of Alexander Dumas, and some ideas/themes of the books seem to reflect others found in George Orwell, Kurt Vonnegut, and Paulo Coehlo. If you want something fast-paced, easy and adventurous then you will enjoy The Boy Who Played with Dark Matter. It was easy to continue flipping through the pages to quickly find what was around the corner. There are no down points, and it’s an easy flow; not as choppy as The Sultan of Monte Cristo. As earlier stated, this book could especially be recommended for young readers with a vivid sci-fi imagination. less

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