4.04/5
Author: Matthew Mather
Publication Date: Mar 23, 2013
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD
Rating: 4.04/5 out of 30100
Publisher: PhutureNews Publishing
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May 26, 2013
Though there were some very interesting ideas here I think the character development and the writing were pretty painful. I think this might be an author overcompensating in cloying drama via story telling for what he seems to have available in strong research and concepts. Half of this book could have been news reports or journal entries and we would have gotten the same information without the crap. I worked hard to stick with it because I love the genre and I know some real interesting Though there were some very interesting ideas here I think the character development and the writing were pretty painful. I think this might be an author overcompensating in cloying drama via story telling for what he seems to have available in strong research and concepts. Half of this book could have been news reports or journal entries and we would have gotten the same information without the crap. I worked hard to stick with it because I love the genre and I know some real interesting concepts are tucked in there, unfortunately the back and forth between the characters was so damn tedious I found myself wishing for more violent death. Generally, I don't appreciate stereotypical characters and I certainly don't like the prepared survivalist who just happens to have everything. It's a waste of good plot development and critical problem solving. Women don't always want to argue to give away supplies or avoid violence and men don't always want to save their own. If half of your characters are just vehicles for moral, political or technological arguments you've got a dumb ass supporting cast. Remove the characters stupid little lives and their ridiculous moralizing every other page and we'd have the makings of a good book. ...moreJul 30, 2013
This book has so much going for it on so many levels, I'm at a a loss where to start.Feb 14, 2016
This book has a totally intriguing premise, which is of course why I downloaded the thing. After a great start, the follow through was somewhat flat. I will say that the author has great ideas, and could probably MacGyver his way out of a lot of situations. But, I did expect more specifics. Like, how exactly does a cyber attack work? This ended up being more of a survival story amid a disaster in the concrete jungle, than a book about cyber espionage. The good point: there was a lot of realism This book has a totally intriguing premise, which is of course why I downloaded the thing. After a great start, the follow through was somewhat flat. I will say that the author has great ideas, and could probably MacGyver his way out of a lot of situations. But, I did expect more specifics. Like, how exactly does a cyber attack work? This ended up being more of a survival story amid a disaster in the concrete jungle, than a book about cyber espionage. The good point: there was a lot of realism within a very human story. Looking back as a whole, I desired a more exciting plot, and one less coincidence to explain the disaster. ...moreJun 24, 2013
The writing style made what could have been a good story somewhat frustrating. I felt like Mr Mather was writing a movie, not a book. There were a few times I was tempted to stop reading, as the coincidences kept piling up, a couple times making me literally groan out loud. Near the end, it seemed like he just wanted to get it over with, and it felt like it ended fairly abruptly. I'm glad I finished it, but still won't be recommending it to anyone.Aug 16, 2013
This was a complete waste of time. While the main storyline had a hint of originality, the execution was amateurish ("you blew cousin Henry's ear right off") and rather than make an attempt at writing his way out of situations, he used flashforwards to resolve huge pieces of the plot. By the end I felt like I was reading a creative writing assignment from a continuing education class. Zero stars would have been more accurate.Apr 10, 2014
4.5 stars. This was a great little Indie techno-thriller that I thought also qualified for the horror genre. Just substitute zombie with cyber-attack and you have a frightening scenario for a post-apocalyptic type of storyline. Bad things happen.Jul 24, 2017
I loved this fast-paced cyber-thriller!Jun 26, 2013
Great potential but the best word I can think of to describe this novel is "robotic". The concept of the cyber-storm seemed so promising to me, but became muddled with long-winded speculation spattered throughout and resolved only briefly at the end. Just not quite believable.Apr 04, 2014
Cyber attacks shut down Manhattan residents access to all forms of news and social media. In that setting, the author tells the story of unprepared New Yorkers battling the elements and each other to survive. This could have been the premise for a great book, but the author chose to make that subordinate to an even bigger catastrophe - the worst snow storm the island has ever seen.Mar 26, 2016
DNF'd at 40%.May 14, 2014
"Cyber Storm " the technological fast-paced thriller by Matthew Mather set in New York City explores the survival of humanity after a devastating cyber attack. When the story opens not only has a computer virus disabled computer systems across the United States, but disastrous winter storms and a lethal bird flu threaten the city.Apr 01, 2013
I wrote a review on Amazon first, but wanted to make sure I shared it with all my friends here. This is a great book that will leave you thinking about what-if's for some time after you read it!Mar 04, 2014
It's difficult to put into words why I found this novel so intriguing.Sep 05, 2019
I am laying the book down for now as for some reason it is dragging for me. I am not finding any thrills within the pages. Maybe I will pick it back up somewhere down the road. Putting it on my dnf shelf.Dec 22, 2014
Can't believe this is going to be a movieSep 29, 2016
I'm mad. I cannot believe I once again fell for "X number of people are reading this book." Last time that happened, I ended up reading "The Davinci Code." This story was a great idea extremely poorly executed. And I mean extremely. I got so bored reading the story, that after 10 quick chapters I had to force myself to read the rest of the book. Was it worth it to keep reading this story: yes, because I needed something to read during dialysis. Major parts of the story took place off-screen and I'm mad. I cannot believe I once again fell for "X number of people are reading this book." Last time that happened, I ended up reading "The Davinci Code." This story was a great idea extremely poorly executed. And I mean extremely. I got so bored reading the story, that after 10 quick chapters I had to force myself to read the rest of the book. Was it worth it to keep reading this story: yes, because I needed something to read during dialysis. Major parts of the story took place off-screen and were summarized (passive tense used on purpose there). Part of the problem was the structure of telling us the day as the chapter heading. "Day 11." Who cares? Why do the days matter? That's never explained. But this ended up forcing the main character to summarize all the super important things that had happened the previous afternoon and evening after he had stopped talking to us the previous day. Then the story was confusing [SPOILERS]: why wasn't there much of a response to the attack? Why are we in the dark for the whole story? And to compensate for this the entire backstory is summarized in the last two chapters (days), and in the explanation it's clear that the main characters panicked for no reason and everything was fine. Oh and 70k people died. Oh and 1m people were forever displaced. Oh and the cleanup after the mess took two weeks and everything was then fine. Oh, and we're moving uptown to a better apartment. Horrible. ...moreAug 22, 2013
This is not the book I planned to read last night but my husband who reads along with me wanted a change of pace. He wanted me to find something in science fiction, and this was my selection. Both of us are great fans of hard science fiction, and this was a little different. It was uncomfortable book to read, too frightening and through provoking to be entertaining. But the message was worth the bleakness of it. Mather's tale hits you with a two-pronged attack. First he exposes how quick we are This is not the book I planned to read last night but my husband who reads along with me wanted a change of pace. He wanted me to find something in science fiction, and this was my selection. Both of us are great fans of hard science fiction, and this was a little different. It was uncomfortable book to read, too frightening and through provoking to be entertaining. But the message was worth the bleakness of it. Mather's tale hits you with a two-pronged attack. First he exposes how quick we are to attach blame and accept explanations handed to us looking for a factual basis for what we are facing. On the broader level, he illustrates the profound dangers presented by an unregulated and all powerful internet. Ask yourself what your day would be like without access to the new technologies.From activities as mundane as shopping for a loaf of bread or pumping gas, we are at the mercy of a monster of our own creation, and Mather really lays it out for us in this scarey but important book. ...moreSep 21, 2013
Well executed disaster story with intense characters and twist and turns.Aug 30, 2018
This story follows Mike, his family, and neighbors as they endure the aftermath of a massive shut down of services in the middle of winter in NYC following a global cyber attack. Luckily, Mike's neighbor, Chuck is a bit of a prepper so they fair better than many in the first few days of the incident. However, as food and water grow scarce, humanity in general dissolves into greed and fear. Most of the book shows the struggle between that greed and the resilence of most New Yorkers to band This story follows Mike, his family, and neighbors as they endure the aftermath of a massive shut down of services in the middle of winter in NYC following a global cyber attack. Luckily, Mike's neighbor, Chuck is a bit of a prepper so they fair better than many in the first few days of the incident. However, as food and water grow scarce, humanity in general dissolves into greed and fear. Most of the book shows the struggle between that greed and the resilence of most New Yorkers to band together and help their fellow man.Jun 27, 2013
I have to admit that not so long ago; I would only read the established authors. Then, I began trying the international authors, in particular the Nordic authors, and wow, what talent and great stories. Now, I have begun to read the new authors who are publishing on the web and through ebooks; and again, wow, what talent! Scott Sigler, Hugh Howley and now Matthew Mather make up this group of fantastic new authors able to publish some great stories. Cyberstorm, by Matthew Mather, is a frightening I have to admit that not so long ago; I would only read the ‘established’ authors. Then, I began trying the international authors, in particular the Nordic authors, and wow, what talent and great stories. Now, I have begun to read the new authors who are publishing on the web and through ebooks; and again, wow, what talent! Scott Sigler, Hugh Howley and now Matthew Mather make up this group of fantastic new authors able to publish some great stories. “Cyberstorm”, by Matthew Mather, is a frightening apocalyptic novel because it could so easily be true. Author Mather writes in an easy flow and easy read style about cyber-attacks, a major winter storm and the potential of a bird flu outbreak colliding together to create chaos. The group of people caught in the middle of all this must make some difficult decisions for basic survival. Makes me think that storing some supplies is not a bad idea! Terrific read – highly recommend. ...moreMar 06, 2020
Nothing not to like really. Post apocalyptic and survival books/movies are my thing. This one was good and so was the ending. But the book description is inaccurate. I don't see this one as techno-thriller.Mar 15, 2013
In "CyberStorm", Matthew Mather has produced a gripping modern-day page-turner that grabs you early and refuses to let go until the very end. It's been a long time since I stayed up past my bedtime reading, sneaked extra minutes at lunch, and even missed my bus stop due to an engrossing book. If you're looking for a realistic (if frightening) vision of what could happen in the not-too-distant future, look no further!Dec 03, 2015
"Just weeks ago, America had seemed indestructible, but now . . . Somehow, we had failed."Apr 16, 2015
First off, I thought this novel was fantastic. Mather creates characters that you really feel for as they struggle to survive in the frozen metropolis that is NYC. The story is very frightening as it seems all too realistic to have a cyber attack shut down an entire city, leaving its people to survive on what little they have and defending their families from one another. I found it hard to put this novel down, even reading through the last 40% in one sitting.Nov 22, 2015
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