Triggers

By: Robert J. Sawyer

Narrated by: Jeff Woodman

Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

On the eve of a secret military operation, an assassin's bullet strikes President Seth Jerrison. He is rushed to the hospital, where surgeons struggle to save his life. At the same hospital, researcher Dr. Ranjip Singh is experimenting with a device that can erase traumatic memories.

Then a terrorist bomb detonates. In the operating room, the president suffers cardiac arrest. He has a near-death experience - but the memories that flash through Jerrison's mind are not his memories.

It quickly becomes clear that the electromagnetic pulse generated by the bomb amplified and scrambled Dr. Singh's equipment, allowing a random group of people to access one another's minds.

And now one of those people has access to the president's memories - including classified information regarding the upcoming military mission, which, if revealed, could cost countless lives. But the task of determining who has switched memories with whom is a daunting one - particularly when some of the people involved have reason to lie....

BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction by author Robert J. Sawyer.

©2012 Robert J. Sawyer (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Started out interesting, then grew tiresome

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I really couldn't wait until it was over, the same ramblings on about the same thing over and over. Never really gripped my attention. I wish I could get my credit back.

Have you listened to any of Jeff Woodman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

The performance was very good, and yes I would listen to him again. Hopefully, with a better story.

Do you think Triggers needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

No, please, no.

loved This Book

I loved the action in this book There was a feeling of 24 in the beginning of this book.
i loved the idea of being connected to someone's knowledge and thoughts.

I have read several of Robert J. Sawyer's books, and what i can say that all his books have an ending that shows how the world is changed in a lot of ways.

highly recommended

Lovely story but the ending

Would you listen to Triggers again? Why?

No, its a once in a life time

What other book might you compare Triggers to and why?

I do not know books to compare this one to

Have you listened to any of Jeff Woodman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I liked the book but I did not like the ending

More action and less musing than his usual fare

In the forward to Triggers, Robert Sawyer comments that because of the interest shown in his books since the airing of Flash Forward, he decided to put more action scenes in his next book. He definitely did that and he did it quite well. I wouldn't say I preferred this style which sometimes seemed to read more like a script than a novel, but it was entertaining and easy to listen to. Like all of his novels, it provided plenty of food for thought and inspired lots of "what if...?" conversations. The plot was tight and held together well until the last 10% when, in my opinion, it began to unravel a bit. For me, the ending did not seem to be the most logical progression and it felt a bit rushed. The rest of the book, however, was gripping.

Not his best stuff by far.

I've read virtually everything Robert Sawyer has ever written. They usually range from excellent (Counting God) to pretty damned good (Hominid series). This is just average by normal standards. By Robert J Sawyer standard, I think it's below average. The narration is very good, the story is moderately interesting, and deals with mostly memory. Some aspects of the story are cool, but just not enough to carry the whole thing.

wow

it may be made into a movie because it would be amazing. Fast moving good characters really enjoyable

Great Book; Well Read

Someone else called this book a "spiritual thriller" and I would agree, as that phrase put me in mind of Dean Koontz' Odd Thomas books, and this has some similarities in terms of "feel". I liked the premise of the book; I thought it was well written and read with care. There are some unbelievable parts, but that's what it is to read this kind of book--of course, everything in it couldn't really happen. That's what some kinds of fiction are like. I would recommend this wholeheartedly.

A spiritual thriller

I liked it Nothing earth shattering but a good story. Well read Characters you care about. Unusual ending but satisfying.

I had hoped for more.

I don't seem to be able to find books I think are truly worth my time. Does anyone know where I can find some good recommendations?

Triggers was very entertaining

Would you listen to Triggers again? Why?

No, I do not usually back up on my reading.

What other book might you compare Triggers to and why?

It is unique as I have come to expect from Robert Sawyer

Which scene was your favorite?

When the older woman who was reading the President sent him a letter inviting him to do the right thing.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No, although there are humanist elements that are funny and sad.

Any additional comments?

Very good read and the audible version was excellent.