Webmind, the vast consciousness that spontaneously emerged from the infrastructure of the World Wide Web, has proven its worth to humanity by aiding in everything from curing cancer to easing international tensions. But the brass at the Pentagon see Webmind as a threat that needs to be eliminated.
Caitlin Decter, the once-blind sixteen-year-old math genius who discovered, and bonded with, Webmind, wants desperately to protect her friend. And if she doesn’t act, everything, Webmind included, may come crashing down.
I did not get to read this book immediately after reading the first two because I had to wait for it to arrive. While waiting, I read Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson. This was another book in which the world’s technology becomes self-aware, but it took an entirely different direction. I could not have picked a better book to read for contrast.
Although Webmind has proven the way he can benefit humanity, some members of the American government still want him destroyed. The Chinese government may end up unintentionally doing the job for them.
This series addresses so many social issues, not just our reliance on the Internet. Human rights, abortion, and religious views are all represented.
I actually had chill bumps while reading this book. I cannot recommend this series enough.
Elaine Reads . . . constantly! 