Book Review: Welcome to the Free World
Reviewed by Chika Anene
Embark on a whirlwind of feverish exhilaration in this post-apocalyptic page-turner.
Will Robin is part of a group called "Scalpels," and they are in opposition of the creators of the AI technology dominating the society he lives in. Scalpels work tirelessly to remove microchips embedded in the brains of individuals in society.
As a part of Scalpels, Will's job is to help individuals escape a totalitarian government that wishes to survey and control society through a metaverse where the "utopia" is in their heads.
Of course, there are higher-ups who are not very pleased with the nature of Will's job. Soon he finds himself on the run from assassins, the authorities, and everyone else who is against the work he is doing.
Will is a strong-willed character dedicated to his mission—just the type of protagonist we need in a story like this. He wants nothing to do with the disruptive illusions the Aurora chip creates and tries his hardest to oppose the government's attempts to impose control over his mind.
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