Democracy Jones

7/13

De: Eamon Loingsigh

Narrado por: Eamon Loingsigh

2040 – Rhetoric, the dangerous AI-software for neural chips falls into the hands of General Schenk, a narcissistic five-star general with authoritarian aspirations and the backing of rightwing Americans called BATAs.

The terrifying countdown to a military coup at 4pm is witnessed through the inhabitants of Ellington, a small American town. At that time, it is rumored BATA militias across the country will invade local neighborhoods. In Ellington, BATAs will overrun the upscale neighborhood of Golden Door, the downtown area and the poor Chatham Projects Town, while robbing Ellington’s banks to send the money to General Schenk in exchange for more weaponry to kill off any remaining liberals who long for the return of democracy.

Haisley & De’ontay Jones are starting a new family in Ellington.

Captain Dick is the Chief of Police there, and his wife Emily is the mayor Abra is the five year-old daughter of a billionaire Zeke is a revenge-driven townie.

But it’s not too late. Well before the coup takes place, Haisley Jones was secretly chosen to offset General Schenk when Rhetoric‘s creator installed the AI-software in her neural chip. Now she must learn to harness its power in order to save the child that grows in her belly, and save democracy itself.

Now, the countdown begins.

©2023 Eamon Loingsigh (P)2023 Eamon Loingsigh

Intense, Cutting Satirical Narrative

It is clearly stated in the publisher’s summary that this is a “scathing satire of American politics and culture” with both sci-fi and horror blended in. This is very, very true! Taking place in 2040 with American Democracy at risk, a coup is about to occur.

The author and narrator, Eamon Loingsigh, tells a horrifying story of what America can become if left to narcissism and deadly ideologies. The characters are intensely portrayed to the extreme – Captain Dick, yes, he behaves like a dickish-type person, Abra, behaves much like one would expect a spoiled young child and the list of characters and behaviors grows. While the book had some laughable moments it also had its share of violence and shocking beliefs/behaviors. The basis of this story tells of what can happen if we allow democracy to die and individual desires and aspirations take over. The story did not have a lot of character depth as it was not needed, the dialogue pretty much set the tone and narrative.

As the narrator, Eamon Loingsigh delivered a solid performance, and he kept the chaos and intensity always present. He provided different voices for each character and while some were super annoying, they suited the personality of each perfectly. He not only set the pace of the story but kept true to it. He spoke clearly and with intensity.

I am not a fan of theatrical-sounding audiobooks and this one was theatrical being over-the-top in many ways. This is not the book for anyone who cannot handle severe, biting, and savage moments of satire. While I enjoyed parts of the book, it was extremely intense with a peaceful moment or two. It is an eye-opener.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.

Narration was superb

I listened to the book a bit ago. But of what I can remember I really enjoyed the narration. This book is SATIRE. So while at times the book gets a bit crazy, it’s supposed to be that way. Abra was absolutely my favorite character in the book. This is not a book I would normally read but I was sent it for free. It did NOT disappoint.

A fun ride!

Loved this adventure! The narration and sound editing were superb. Great book to listen to while I am cooking or taking a walk.

Socializiam reigns

The world is in ruins, socializiam reigns supreme and a group is trying to bring democracy back. It is a very passionate story, I want to know more about the background to the story.

Derogatory Garbage

Democracy Jones is a racist book that I couldn't even finish. I can't get past a book that calls people out by their sexual orientation or nationality. There were a lot of derogatory words like the fa* word, etc. I received this book for free upon my request. I wish I didn't trust me. This is my honest review, but I can't be unbiased because this book definitely isn't.