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Hooray for Holopticon [Kindle Edition]

Carol Van Natta and Ann Harbour
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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A lighthearted adventure set in a future world not too different from our own. The paranoid Tax Authority, afraid of a wonderful new product developed by Holopticon (maker of holographic viewers), starts a bureaucratic war with the brave little company. With backup from the home office, three resourceful Holopticon employees beard the agency in its den. But despite exploding toilets, omnivorous ducks, bad computer poetry, and occasional appearances by a mythical ninja detective, most everyone manages to have a pretty good time. As Holopticon's (maddening) office computer might say it: "They bite bureaucracy on the nose / And come out smelling like a rose." Think Jane Austen meets Ocean's Eleven meets Office Space. PG-13, with a tight, satisfying plot and some very funny scenes.

About the Author

Carol Van Natta is a mild-mannered technical writer, trainer, and business continuity specialist by day, and an actor, voiceover artist, screenwriter, production coordinator, and lap for cats by night. In addition, she's the co-founder and co-director of the TriMedia Film Festival. Carol lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.

Product Details

  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 489 KB
  • Print Length: 432 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615271200
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Chavanch Press (April 25, 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0027P881E
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Lending: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #715,672 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hooray for the little guy!, December 15, 2011
This review is from: Hooray for Holopticon (Paperback)
What a fun book! This novel is written in classic sci-fi style. The writing is reminiscent of early science fiction but the story certainly is not. Most of the "sci-fi" technology in this book is still in the future waiting to be created. The story is easy to follow and keeps you interested. For me, this book was a page turner. I couldn't put it down until I was finished. The plot is solid, well thought out, and keeps you intimately involved with the characters. In the end, the little guy wins and sticks it to the tax man. What else could you ask for?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Old Skool SciFi Style is Still Fun, December 10, 2010
This review is from: Hooray for Holopticon (Paperback)
Written with a style reminiscent of Robert A. Heinleins Double Star (Hot Jets!), Hooray for Holopticon is a fun book. It is rich with humor and "romp" does describe it well. Who wouldn't want to get back at the tax system? I give it 4 12" floppy discs.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Francie, December 11, 2009
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What a fun, humorous romp through a science fiction world full of crazy, lovable characters in a well-plotted story line. It was so refreshing to read a book without gratuitous sex, language and violence. But then, this book didn't need to rely on those things to keep the reader's attention. A great book for times when you'd like an enjoyable, engaging read.
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