A Sci-fi novel set in the future.
Elspin is born without a nervous system; a brain with no connection to the world. She is locked within her dreams. She should have withered into nothing but against all the odds she prospered.
Politicians and Business-people are at each others throats. The world is in crisis. The Greens are split into factions. Passions are explosive.
They find a way of contacting Elspin. What happens when universes clash?
Will the world survive?
Green: Amazon.co.uk: Forsythe, Ron: 9798648134003: Books
Opher Goodwin writing as Ron Forsythe
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4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi succcess
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2016
I’m not normally that enthused to read Sci-Fi books, but, having read other books by Opher – In Search of Captain Beefheart and Ebola in the Garden of Eden, I decided to give this a go. I was pleased and surprised how engrossed I became, and am sure fans of Sci-Fi will greatly enjoy it, too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Green But Wise
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2016
Harrowing, timely and thrilling. An astute observation, written as fiction, into the potentially disastrous environmental impact of our present way of treating the planet. Set in the future, abounding in wonderful gizmos, women presidents, and disaffected terrorists, it is part philosophical text, part detective novel and all rip-roaring action adventure.
Highly recommended.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A great beginning
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2016
As the planet’s environment collapses, Planetary President Jane Muller is having a hard time controlling the LPL environmental terrorist group.
Jael Haverland, the LPL’s spokesperson, brings all its factions together, but Elizabeth Dippravit (Dippa) hopes to release a virus which will destroy all mankind. Earl Broady wants to delay or stop her; policeman Harry Grizzani tries. The government starts to detain the entire LPL, and eventually Muller takes absolute power and declares martial law in an attempt to fix the planet’s ecology.
In a separate thread, Jarvid and Mohoebe Murked honeymooned on the twin-mooned planet of Diaphorous. On their return journey, a hyperspatial travel accident causes newly-conceived daughter Elspin to be born without a nervous system. Gynaecologist Winston Stagg is obsessed by her genius brain activity, however, and determines to communicate with her.
This is a near future pre-apocalyptic scenario in which various environmental terrorist groups have combined to hold the world to ransom, but are outmanoeuvred by the politicians. I’ve not read anything like this before and, although it does get a bit bleak at times, there is some hope for mankind towards the end. The story about Elspin is slightly incongruous; I presume Goodwin plans to finish it in another book (hint).
Goodwin writes a good story, and I’d really like to see him try his hand at a police procedural because his attention to detail is exemplary. There is also a tightness of style about ‘tec fiction that he needs, because there are times when this book gets rather wordy; a more ruthless editor could enhance the readability. And a good publisher would bring Opher to the wider audience he deserves; I hope to see him on the bookstore shelves very soon!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2016
What a breath of fresh air, a new science fiction writer. I approached this with some trepidation as I’ve been let down before with unknown writers but I knew from the first couple of pages this was different. Opher’s style was so refreshing his storytelling held my attention from moment I started reading. The way he developed the story and the characters in it revealed great maturity for a new writer. I can recommend this to anyone who may be a little hesitant in trying something new.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great clever read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2016
A great clever read. very thought provoking. Another good book from this new and prodigious writer. I look forward to the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2016
I loved this book, very much of today’s zeitgeist. The author has a very individual style of writing that sweeps you right into his world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 May 2016
A well written and fascinating novel that kept me engrossed throughout. Well worth checking out this and other books from this author.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I am so pleased that I discovered Opher Goodwin’s Sci Fi books
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 June 2016
I am so pleased that I discovered Opher Goodwin’s Sci Fi books. I only enjoy Sci Fi if it is of good quality and well written, and Opher’s books are up there with the best of them. I have now read several, and found them all to be great reads – and ‘Green’ is no exception. It is very well written and is so imaginative – I don’t know where Opher gets all his ideas from, but there are lots of great, thought provoking moments in this book. If you are looking for some top quality Sci Fi, something a little different and more importantly original, I can really recommend this book. I loved it, and feel sure that it will inspire lots more discerning readers to read Opher’s other books as well.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Green but wise
Reviewed in the United States on 4 August 2016
Harrowing, timely and thrilling. An astute observation, written as fiction, into the potentially disastrous environmental impact of our present way of treating the planet. Set in the future, abounding in wonderful gizmos, women presidents, and disaffected terrorists, it is part philosophical text, part detective novel and all rip-roaring action adventure.
Highly recommended.