The Games Audiobook

" Almost got a 4 star until the ending which I felt was weak "

" In the not to distant future, the Olympics has expanded to include an event that showcases the genetic engineering prowess of the major global powers. Each country spends an exorbitant amount of money to genetically engineer a gladiator that cannot be comprised of any human DNA. The United States, in order to maintain home field advantage, will go to any lengths to win this event. A super computer with an embedded Virtual Intelligence is created to generate the ultimate fighting machine. The parameters are fed to the machine and the Olympic committee, eager to win, blindly follows the blueprint with no understanding of the end result. The VI may have an agenda beyond creating a winning gladiator.[return][return]The Games is an enjoyable thriller reminiscent of Michael Crichton. The book was a bit bleak and depressing at times, but overall an enjoyable read. I look forward to reading more books by Ted Kosmatka. "

" Fun book, would make a really cool movie! "

" It's pretty believable to see how our near future could end up here - crossing humanity's zeal for increased brutality that is "controlled". Think UFC meets Olympics - Combat-laden and highly introspective about the society we live in, its less science "fiction" than you think. "

" This book would have benefitted from two things: about 200 more pages of depth, and another writer. Seriously, it reads like a movie treatment, not a novel. Cookie-cutter characters, bad science, and a totally unbelievable "monster", plus a Deus ex Machina ending conspired to make me want to throw this across the room. If there is any justice, this will get made into a movie...on the SyFy channel. "

" The book started out a little slow but as I got further into the book the pace kept going up and became more gripping over the last half of the book. Over all the book was good and could have a bit more explanation in some areas and a little less in others. Basically the author needed to better pick where he wanted to expand on things. "

" The book had a lot of potential, the baseline story was really interesting. It just wasn't executed very well. "

" Jurassic Park meets Godzilla! This was a great quick read. "

" (Audiobook) I liked this story. I can see it turned into a sci-fi B movie. "

" A modern Frankenstien story. Oh what evil you can make as you create new life. Could have used more character development. Could have expanded on the creatures. But once you start the last half, you won't want to put it down. "

" Straight up brain candy. Quick, good read. "

" I could not get into this book. "

" Over all it was exciting and well written. The characters were believable and the storyline was probable. For the the great writing the way the story followed seem predictable there wasn't a "a ha" moment or "dam, I didn't see that coming". However, a good read I will recommend it. "

" Typical scifi setup. There was virtually no character development. It was predictable. The ending was exactly what you expected it to be. However, it still kept my attention. Although, it took me a while to finish this book. "

" Meh. Not too bad, but I was expecting better. I still think older classics like The Running Man are better examples of the genre. Open ending - maybe a series? "

" Not especially deep but an entertaining read nevertheless. "

" I'll bet they make a movie out of this one. "

" Less a debate of the ethics and dangers of tampering with god and nature, more a consideration of whether humanity of the future is maybe too stupid to deserve to live. "

" So far the character development is good and there is a clear plot with suspense building. "

" Not much in the way of character development. But an engaging plot that keeps moving forward. And the protagonists are a bio-engineer and a xenobiologist. Can't argue with having nerds save the world! "

" not usually my type of book, sci fi, genetics, computer created creature, but i finished it "