Democracy Jones

7/13

By: Eamon Loingsigh

Narrated by: Eamon Loingsigh

Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins

Publisher's summary

A scathing satire of American politics and culture with science fiction & horror elements In the tradition of George Orwell’s 1984 and Voltaire's Candide comes a deep, and often absurd warning that if current behaviors continue, democracy in the United States could fall in an eerily similar fashion as the Roman Republic did over 2,000 years earlier.

Hilariously inappropriate, and yet hitting today's most important issues right in the smarts, Democracy Jones: 7/13 channels deadpan humor and the funniest aspects of the movie Idiocracy, This book will leave you shock & awed with laughter and deep concern.

Collective narcissism by competing ideologies leads to fighting in Congress, assassinations and mob violence until the escalation reaches its natural conclusion, civil war or even a coup. The effect of which lands squarely on normal, law-abiding citizens and families who become displaced, are forced to choose a side and overwhelmingly suffer the consequences of living under the authoritarianism of an empire that grows out of the ashes of democracy.

Haisley & De’ontay are starting a new family in Ellington, a small American town

Captain Dick is the Chief of Police there, and his wife Emily is the mayor

Abra is the five year-old daughter of a rich, politically-partisan donor in town

Zeke is a revenge-driven townie whose business was cancelled by Abra’s father

They are all swept up in the tumult on 7/13/2040 when a five star general uses AI technology for his own benefit when he plans and executes a military coup. But it’s not too late. Well before the coup takes place, Haisley Jones had been chosen to offset General Schenk. Now she must learn to harness its power in order to save democracy.

©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.

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.