Hugh Howey Lives

By: Daniel Arthur Smith

Narrated by: Patricia Santomasso

Can artificial intelligence write a novel? In 2174, authors are obsolete. With the exception of a few human "author" titles printed in the small basement and back room libraries, all stories are created by the Artificial Intelligence of the Archive. Most believe the "authors" are only brands to lure people into spending their credits on print. One woman believes that one of them, author Hugh Howey, is real and still alive. Her librarian feeds her belief that Hugh Howey is still sailing around the world, uploading his work to the archive. Convinced she has found clues in his stories as to where he now resides, she and her girlfriend sail to an island where she believes Hugh Howey lives.

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I ignored the world while listening to this.

Great story full of twists keeps you guessing lush descriptive environments to get lost in

Spectacular!

My only complaint is that it wasn’t longer!
Thrill imaginative & very well written. I loved this story and I could see it being a film or even a twilight zone episode.
I will be on the look out for more by this author!
Narration was excellent!

I was voluntarily provided this review copy at no charge by the author, publisher and or narrator.

A Little Lois Lowry with a Dose of Hugh Howey

In a world where stories are written by Artificial Intelligence, paperback books are a high dollar commodity and the modern-day author is a thing of the past, Hugh Howey Lives introduces a very bleak future, void of inspiring literature and stories that allow the imagination to run wild. But there is hope as two women set sail to a mysterious island, thanks to what they believe are clues left behind by Hugh Howey himself. Once they happen upon the island, what they expect to find and what awaits them could very well change their futures.

Hugh Howey Lives is a very refreshing read and I found putting this book down to be difficult. It's not a very long read but it is certainly worth your time, especially if you love Hugh Howey like most people do. Patricia Santomasso does a wonderful job with the audio; a definite homerun in my book! My hat is off to Daniel Arthur Smith and I look forward to more of his work!

Definitely unique and edgy.

Would you listen to Hugh Howey Lives again? Why?

No, I only listen to audio books once, but wow, this one grabbed me right from the get go.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Hugh Howey Lives?

No one moment, frankly. This offering unfolds over time and becomes something of a tangled blanket, with enough folds and nuances to be memorable on an ongoing basis.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are some touching moments at the end that are memorable. Can't say too much, as it would be a spoiler.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Too Real to be Real?

Any additional comments?

I received my copy of this audio book in exchange for this review. That said, this review is very positive for good reason...this is a VERY unique, short, fascinating and well-crafted story. Characters are well drawn, and everyone is in the story for a reason. I enjoyed this book for the craftsmanship as much as anything.

Well worth a credit and a listen.

Beautiful Storytelling

From the touching relationship of two young girls to the fate of literature in a world not too far removed from ours, this novella explores much in its brief duration. The narrator brings to life a vivid world on the precipice, and her characterizations are so evocative you can picture the individuals in your mind's eye. What a treat!