Freedom (TM)

By: Daniel Suarez

Narrated by: Jeff Gurner

Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

The propulsive, shockingly plausible sequel to New York Times best seller Daemon.

In one of the most buzzed-about debuts, Daniel Suarez introduced a terrifying vision of a new world order, controlled by the Daemon, an insidious computer program unleashed by a hi-tech wunderkind. Daemon captured the attention of the tech community, became a New York Times and Indie best seller, and left listeners hungry for more. Well, more is here, and it's even more gripping than its predecessor.

In the opening chapters of Freedom, the Daemon is firmly in control, using an expanded network of real-world, dispossessed darknet operatives to tear apart civilization and rebuild it anew. Soon civil war breaks out in the American Midwest, in a brutal wave of violence that becomes known as the Corn Rebellion. Former detective Pete Sebeck, now the Daemon's most powerful - though reluctant - operative, must lead a small band of enlightened humans toward a populist movement designed to protect the new world order. But the private armies of global business are preparing to crush the Daemon once and for all.

In a world of conflicted loyalties, rapidly diminishing human power, and the possibility that anyone can be a spy, what's at stake is nothing less than human freedom's last hope to survive the technology revolution.

©2010 Penguin; 2010 Daniel Suarez

Critic reviews

"Freedom™ surpasses its smart, exciting predecessor. This concluding volume crackles with electrifying action scenes and bristles with intriguing ideas about a frightening, near-future world. The two books combined form the cyberthriller against which all others will be measured.” (Publishers Weekly [starred review]

“Suarez continues his popular technothriller, and Daemon fans will be well be pleased with the exciting conclusion.” (Booklist)

"An engrossing, fast-paced tale of speculative fiction." (SF Site)

Loved it!

I definitely recommend you read Daemon first as the story continues through. I'm in the computer industry and loved the tech jargon. The first book had a little too much of it but they toned it down on this one which turned out to be just right. The storyline kept me interested and the scifi aspect was pretty cool.

Welcome to the 21st Century

This sequel to Daemon was amazing. It touched on more nuanced plot lines and dealt with more societal issues. A must read.

So awesome.

So real. So scary. Much hopeful. Much awesome. Think The Stand but with needs as heroes and corporations as Flagg.

A plausible view of the future

After reading Daemon, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Freedom. I can only weep as it appears to only be a two book series, the concept behind it is phenomenal.

Daniel Suarez, being a tech consultant before becoming an author, has a keen eye for technical details and everything he mentions is either already a technology or is actively being worked on, which for me, is a rare treat to be treasured.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves technology and cares about our society and where it's headed.

A great sequel

This was a great follow up to the original Daemon. Daniel Suarez has created an amazing digital world to become engrossed in. I was sad to see it end and am hopeful that more books are coming to continue the 'D' space thread.

anazing

loved every minute. one of my favourite books ever. brilliant. sad it's finished! Best narroration I've come across as well.

What an epic adventure

One of the best audible books I have had the pleasure of experiencing. Bravo!
So much of this book is entangled with the threads of what is happening in the world today.

WoW in real life?

Would you listen to Freedom (TM) again? Why?

No, It's a good book, but one go is enough. It's got alot of interesting ideas but not ones that would hold up in the real world.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

I liked the idea of instant voting and internet popularity determining worth or resources of a person. Then I thought about it and that is a bad idea.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Gurner – was your favorite?

I liked the order. If you don't know you won't get it.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's well told, and narrated. I just question the realities it implies.

Good follow up to the first book

This book was probably better that the first one. The plot has changed from an evil mad man releasing a malevolent computer virus on the world to it turns out maybe he didn't have evil intent after all. Worth a listen

Society on the Brink

This book is the conclusion to Daniel Suarez's Daemon. He really delivers with this book, bringing the story to a resounding conclusion. While fictional, this story spins a tale about the fast paced development of technology, the rise of the corporation and the decline of the nation-state and its potential outcome which feels very realistic. Matthew Sobel, a dead technological genius, initiated the events that have unfolded through the course of Suarez's two books. While he's the original bad guy, in Freedom it becomes apparent that he's not the only one and in fact, he may not have been a bad guy at all.

Suarez expertly weaves multiple threads of the story together, keeping you on the edge of your seat, and bringing it all together in the end. The main narrator does a great job with both books. I like that they have female voice for the "news" statements.