Amped

By: Daniel H. Wilson

Narrated by: Robbie Daymond

Technology makes them superhuman. But mere mortals want them kept in their place. The New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse creates a stunning, near-future world where technology and humanity clash in surprising ways. The result? The perfect summer blockbuster.

As he did in Robopocalypse, Daniel Wilson masterfully envisions a frightening near-future world. In Amped, people are implanted with a device that makes them capable of superhuman feats. The powerful technology has profound consequences for society, and soon a set of laws is passed that restricts the abilities—and rights—of "amplified" humans. On the day that the Supreme Court passes the first of these laws, twenty-nine-year-old Owen Gray joins the ranks of a new persecuted underclass known as "amps." Owen is forced to go on the run, desperate to reach an outpost in Oklahoma where, it is rumored, a group of the most enhanced amps may be about to change the world—or destroy it.

Once again, Daniel H. Wilson's background as a scientist serves him well in this technologically savvy thriller that delivers first-rate entertainment, as Wilson takes the "what if" question in entirely unexpected directions. Fans of Robopocalypse are sure to be delighted, and legions of new fans will want to get "amped" this summer.

I enjoyed it

If you could sum up Amped in three words, what would they be?

wanted more time

What other book might you compare Amped to and why?

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

no, but he is good

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

? i am not sure

Any additional comments?

This is a good one

Okay story... but just below Great!

Story is, as I said okay. The plot rushes along with each story phase told quickly and wraps up quickly to an unsatisfying conclusion. Each story element is very dubiously connected and makes the plot jump from one development to the next in some cases. Each story scene is brief moving on to the next as previously mention, but the 'going into the levels’ and the fight scenes are drawn out as if in a visual slow motion part of the ‘movie’, which made me impatient to get on with it.
Really – it is a good story to listen while on a long trip or commute. Narration is maybe the best part

Fantastic Book!

What made the experience of listening to Amped the most enjoyable?

Robbie Daymond did a fantastic job of reading an amazing story.

What does Robbie Daymond bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He does of a great job of bringing the characters to life. His inflection, tone, and use of voice manipulation really brings out the story.

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

I was really at the edge of my seat listening to this. So much so, in fact that I couldn't stop listening to it.

Any additional comments?

This was great story that was read extremely well. I highly recommend it.

What technology may bring

What did you love best about Amped?

The underlying story has happened more than a few times in history and will happen again.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When you realize we have seen this before and how quickly mankind can be turned against another group of human beings.

an interesting view on a very possible future

the narrator wasnt my favorite but he does a good job emphasizing emotions and context. the book is a marvel of plot twists and foreseeable futures. it will have you begging for the next page