Mortality Doctrine Series (Book One)
The Eye of Minds by: James Dashner
Hey guys! It's been a while! I've been busy with being an "adult" for the first time in my life, so it's been strange not having free time anymore (helps me understand why mom's always sleepy when she gets home). However, at some point I finally made time to read an entire book, and be half way another! I figured I'd give the trilogy a shot, but after reading the book, I realized that I wouldn't feel satisfied if I squeeze all three books into one review.
In the first installment of the mortality doctrine series, Michael is a grade-A player and hacker of the VirtNet, an online virtual reality that is so life-like, that you can lose yourself in the digital world. You tailor the pain receptors with the game system, which is called a coffin because you enter a box that submerges your body in liquid, and then cables physically merge with your body to link your pain receptors and brain to the game you play. If you fall you'll feel it, if you're shot it will be extremely painful. But of course, it's all in your brain, you are never in danger. Sure it hurts like hell, but the safety measures keep you alive and healthy.
But what if one day you are playing in the VirtNet and you watch someone die and doesn't re-spawn? Wouldn't that change things? Now add the fact that the person was hysterical before death saying that someone was following them, someone was controlling them. I'd freak out and never plug back in, but not Michael. Not long after the incident, the Feds show up at his door and threaten him: if he doesn't help them find the hacker behind it, they will kill his family. But if he is successful, they will make sure he is set for life.
Asking his two best friends for help on this quest, they set out into the endless VirtNet following clues and getting closer to death with every step. Who will find who first? Michael or the Hacker?
James Dashner did it again for me, first with Maze Runner and now with this series. He's an expert in plot twists, making us feel like his books are reality. This book is no different in that category. It's truly a great start for the trilogy. Hopefully, soon, I will discover if the rest is just as good! I'll rate this opening book as a 4 out of 5 for its twisting plot and captivating digital world.
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