Review: Fadeout by Christina J. Adams

Fadeout
written by Christina J. Adams
published by Christina J. Adams

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Why did I pick this book: I was asked by the author to review this book. (I received a copy of this book for review purposes.)

Did I enjoy this book: No, not really.  It reminds me of precogs and thought police and Big Brother watching and all of that, but in an unremarkable way.  It was sort of like watching a foreign movie without subtitles; I understood what was going on in a general kind of way, but I didn’t get enough character details, so I never truly invested in the story.  It was… like looking at an airbrushed photograph.  I know it’s a person, but it’s the lines and wrinkles that make things interesting.  Without the detail, it’s just some guy holding a bag of chips.

As a rough draft (and I mean that in the “using the wrong sound-alike words” kind of way) it’s not bad, but Adams has some work to do.

Would I recommend it: Not yet.

Will I read it again: I’d love to give it another go should Adams re-release a revised version.

About the book – from Goodreads: Thirteen-year-old Silas fears the day when guards come and remove his memories leaving him an empty shell. He is trapped in the Cartiam, a human farm, and knows escape is not possible, but he can’t stop thinking about it. Especially when his older sister Malina is terrified her time will be coming soon. Ever since he was separated from his parents, Malina has taken care of him and now it’s Silas’ turn to protect her. He has to escape and take her with him.

But when the owner comes to visit, things go from bad to worse. Jamar, the owner’s son singles Silas out and the extra attention brings Silas under the owner’s microscope. The other kids in the Cartiam are unhappy with the way they are treated and rising emotions threaten to ruin all of Silas’ plans. Yet worst of all, Malina herself isn’t sure she wants to hang on. It is up to Silas to figure out the escape and fast. If he fails he could lose everything he loves.