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Javier Cabrera Darquea: The message of the engraved stones of Ica (2000, [s.n.]) 4 stars

At 360 kilometers south of Lima - capital of Peru - in the coastal province …

Review of 'The message of the engraved stones of Ica' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This an interesting story about the idea if one found themselves downloaded into a computer, how would it feel? While there are many science fiction books covering this type of story line, it often does not cover the feeling of waking up. Or how their some of their perceptions have changed, while others remained constant. What are the advantages, real disadvantages, and dangers? Is she really in the computer? Or is it only a copy? Is she still a human or something else? As a reader these questions take some time to answer as the story unfolds.

The descriptions are well done without getting excessive. The pacing is also good and you find yourself flowing from page to page. The main characters are well defined, although I found myself wondering about a few others. While the air of mystery around them worked well, I would have added more details. The only complaint, if you could call it that, is it felt rather short. Of course this is aimed at YA, therefore short is more common. Short but good.

I would certainly give this to a young adult with an interest in science fiction, and especially computers. I think anyone (young adult or not) with such interests will find this an enjoyable read.