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That is a pretty bold claim... a mix between the Da Vinci Code and The Matrix. While "Daemon" has elements of both - the crazy science fiction alternative universe of "The Matirx" with the insane plot speed of "The Da Vinci Code". While the stories of the three are not similar the outcome is.

In his first novel, Suarrez's Daemon brings together the world of computer gaming, government intrigue, and artificial intelligence (known as AI to the computer literate) and molds them into a fast paced thriller. The story is well researched, and just plausible enough to make you really think that this really could happen (another element of "The Da Vinci Code").

While reading I thought that this must have been the same experience as a contemporary reader of Jules Verne. A novel that pitted man vs machine using seemingly impossible technologies. Both Verne and Suarez also display more than a small amount of cynicism about the motives of government. I could draw a few more parallels, but I do not want to ruin anything for the readers of "Daemon".

Things that I liked

- Ultra-fast paced action - if you skip a paragraph you may miss a ton of action
- No one is safe from the Daemon - there are plenty of plot twists!
- The amount of research that took place in writing this novel.
- There are also similarities between "Daemon" and the movie "Eagle Eye" - however "Daemon" is much, much better.

Areas for Improvement

- Too much unnecessary vulgarity- to the point where I would be uncomfortable recommending this to anyone under 17. This is the main reason why I rated "Daemon" 4 stars instead of 5.
- The ending is a bit "deus ex machina"and only serves the point of setting up a sequel. In fact, the last chapter is essentially a prologue to the next installment (not that I mind - I am certainly going to read any follow-up!)
- The story does not rely too much on character development, which is a good thing since this is not Suarez's strong point.

I will give a word of warning - Daniel Suarez does not attempt to overly explain the technologies that he uses. "Daemon" assumes that the reader has some basic knowledge of networks and how they are structured. Let's put it this way - if you are still using a dial-up modem you probably won't understand a lot of the action that is taking place.

I know that I listed more negatives than positives, but to be honest the positives are much more positives than the negatives are negative. The pace and the novel structures makes this a can't miss novel for those who love technology and science fiction.

4 Stars for me (The vulgarity cost it a star)

1 Star for everyone who has NEVER heard of the word "wi-fi"


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Daemon Daniel Suarez 9780525951117 Books Reviews

The billionaire CEO of an online game company is dead. Brain cancer. But his death isn’t the end, it is only the beginning. Online, *daemons* – automated computer programs – are waiting to read the headlines announcing CEO Matthew Sobol’s passing. His obituary triggers programs that have infiltrated every corner of our society. Detective Pete Sebek is on the case, but soon he is over his head as the online world ushers in a new world order under the Daemon’s control.

Daniel Suarez’s techno-thriller is a fast read with a large cast of characters. Some are merely plot devices, engineers added to give a real sense of the distributed work the Daemon requests of its human servants. Others are more significant, from Detective Sebek to the Daemon’s primary mercenary to the cryptographer trying to bring it down.

Those working for the government run the gambit from idealist to special forces to spook. Each character is well-developed with their own reasons and beliefs. Only “The Major” is a cookie-cutter character, but he divulges none of his past nor his mission in this book.

A few prose issues and an occasional typo in the edition I read didn’t break me out of the story as much as a few over-the-top scenes did. I could see this as an action movie, although a number of the technical details would need to be simplified for the silver screen.

In exploring the technologies of our modern world, and the degree to which everything is interrelated, this novel takes a frightening look at how computers can manipulate markets and how governments seek these powers for themselves. While the Daemon Task Force is trying to bring this system down, The Major ultimately wants to protect the Daemon and use it as a tool for the government. These conflicting goals ratchet up the tension through the book.

I love a good techo-thriller, and I enjoy reading about hackers and spooks almost as much as the post-apocalypse. The book left a lot of open ends I presume will be answered in *Freedom*, the sequel. I give *Daemon* four stars, and will pick up *Freedom* to keep reading in this world.
The technical details are very well researched, thought out, and realistic, but the characters are very flat and remind me a bit of the type of characters in a 70s cop TV show. Unfortunately I could not care about them, with the laudable exception of Agent Roy "Tripwire" Merritt during his ill-fated stay at the mansion. Well, coming to think of it, Brian Gragg was a well-developed character, although obviously no one can care about *him* -).

I stuck with the book for quite a while, and then one day I realized I hadn't opened it for longer than a month... that's when I realized I wasn't going to finish it.
Five stars are really not enough for a book like this. The plot and character development are not outstanding, but the story idea is so original that it alone is worthy of a Hugo or Nebula award. There are plenty of science fiction scenarios about a computer taking over the world; this story explores the more realistic and plausible scenario of not an actual computer, not an actual artificial intelligence, but simply a cleverly written program that can infect the world's computers and take them over. It's also a story that makes you stop and think about how every aspect of our lives is now impacted by computerized technology, and how easy it is for rogue actors to control that technology and thus control us. If that happens, will we resist, or will we submit to the Daemon? Before you answer, consider the technology that controls your bank account, your medical and employment records, your very identity. You might be surprised at how quickly you surrender to the Beast.
That is a pretty bold claim... a mix between the Da Vinci Code and The Matrix. While "Daemon" has elements of both - the crazy science fiction alternative universe of "The Matirx" with the insane plot speed of "The Da Vinci Code". While the stories of the three are not similar the outcome is.

In his first novel, Suarrez's Daemon brings together the world of computer gaming, government intrigue, and artificial intelligence (known as AI to the computer literate) and molds them into a fast paced thriller. The story is well researched, and just plausible enough to make you really think that this really could happen (another element of "The Da Vinci Code").

While reading I thought that this must have been the same experience as a contemporary reader of Jules Verne. A novel that pitted man vs machine using seemingly impossible technologies. Both Verne and Suarez also display more than a small amount of cynicism about the motives of government. I could draw a few more parallels, but I do not want to ruin anything for the readers of "Daemon".

Things that I liked

- Ultra-fast paced action - if you skip a paragraph you may miss a ton of action
- No one is safe from the Daemon - there are plenty of plot twists!
- The amount of research that took place in writing this novel.
- There are also similarities between "Daemon" and the movie "Eagle Eye" - however "Daemon" is much, much better.

Areas for Improvement

- Too much unnecessary vulgarity- to the point where I would be uncomfortable recommending this to anyone under 17. This is the main reason why I rated "Daemon" 4 stars instead of 5.
- The ending is a bit "deus ex machina"and only serves the point of setting up a sequel. In fact, the last chapter is essentially a prologue to the next installment (not that I mind - I am certainly going to read any follow-up!)
- The story does not rely too much on character development, which is a good thing since this is not Suarez's strong point.

I will give a word of warning - Daniel Suarez does not attempt to overly explain the technologies that he uses. "Daemon" assumes that the reader has some basic knowledge of networks and how they are structured. Let's put it this way - if you are still using a dial-up modem you probably won't understand a lot of the action that is taking place.

I know that I listed more negatives than positives, but to be honest the positives are much more positives than the negatives are negative. The pace and the novel structures makes this a can't miss novel for those who love technology and science fiction.

4 Stars for me (The vulgarity cost it a star)

1 Star for everyone who has NEVER heard of the word "wi-fi"