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Watch (First 25,000 words)

By Robert J. Sawyer

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world consumed by constant observation, one person struggles to maintain their freedom and privacy against ever-watchful eyes.

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2010-08-08
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Summary

"Watch (First 25,000 words)" by Robert J. Sawyer is a science fiction story set in the early 21st century that explores what happens when technology and society mix, especially when it comes to watching people and keeping secrets. The main character wrestles with how hard it is to live in a world where technology is all around, facing tough situations caused by advanced spying systems and thinking about whether they are right or wrong. The book makes you think about how much freedom people should have and whether being safe is worth giving up some of that freedom, reflecting on real-world problems we have today with technology and people's rights.

About the Author

Robert James Sawyer is a Canadian and American science fiction writer. He has had 25 novels published and his short fiction has appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, Amazing Stories, On Spec, Nature, and numerous anthologies. He has won many writing awards, including the best-novel Nebula Award (1995), the best-novel Hugo Award (2003), the John W. Campbell Memorial Award (2006), the Robert A. Heinlein Award (2017), and more Aurora Awards than anyone else in history.

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