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Transfer : The end of the beginning

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This was quite a disappointment after reading all the great reviews here. The author starts off very laboriously trying to describe a cash-less, digital money system that the U.S. government implements.

After 3 or more pondering chapters, the author then starts off on 14 or so... sub-plots... that go absolutely NOWHERE. You learn about a bunker in one chapter... and alot of its detail. Then you never see it again.

Then... there's NO ENDING!

The book is really short. Too short for all the sub-plots the author got started. You can read it quickly in one sitting.

And last, when the author describes details, it shows that he is not specific. It's a 7 mm Remington with a 3 to 9 power scope. But you are not told what type of scope, etc. A gun guy would be disappointed. This carries through to many other objects being described.

The only good points are the illustrations of the corrupt politicians and governmental agencies. The author does a good job of how they take advantage of people in their own command: double-crosses, threats, etc.

All in all, a great disappointment. There could be a great book on this subject, but this is not it. Compared to Cryptominicon (sp?) or Unintended Consequences this book is a dud.

John

After having read most of what is available on this topic, I would rate this book at 5+ stars. I think Furlang will be able to get the "word" out to the secular reading public who I fear are ill prepared for the coming results of today's technological "progress".

I enjoyed it every bit as much as Larry Burkett's 2 books "The Illuminati" and "The Thor Consipiracy".

Soon, but not soon enough, the light will shine through the fibers and the spider web that has been secretly spun will be all too visible.

I think Mr. Furlands' book is right on track. They are gathering information on us now. Passing laws getting us closer and closer to disarmament. I found his book very informative and it had some good action in it too. Wish I could read the other 2 books in the series, but I guess they are coming soon.

I was stunned at how much sense this book makes. I kept leafing forward and backwards looking for a flaw in logic or some back door that would demolish this book's central premise: the digital economy will arrive and as soon as it does our freedom will depart. I want to see where the intrepid Mr Furland takes us in the next installment. This little utopia tale will kick you into a higher state of awareness everytime you read a paper, magazine or surf the internet looking for news.

The book "Transfer" is a near future look at the world. The author brings factual social events into play and takes it to the next level. These futuristic events are not "far off" when one looks at the policies being made today by our leaders. This Book brings home the fear of every citizen of a centralized informational system to track and monitor your life. A MUST READ this summer for anyone concerned with the state of affairs on the future of this country. Be prepared to read this book without stopping until you're done. I suggest that you start reading in the evening and spend a sleepless night wondering how close this book hits home to the path our nation's leaders are taking us.

I hope the author's off by about fifty years if any of the things he says will happen actually do. I'll more than likely be dead by then so it won't really matter. I had to tank at least one star for leaving me in a lurch at the end. But I'll definitely spring for the sequel. I think this would make a helluva movie provided parts two and three keep up the pace.

This book is literally going to be our reality in a few short years. Furland clearly illustrates our not-so-distant future as individuals in a cash-less society. I urge everyone to read this book,not only for entertainment value, but so that people can be somewhat prepared for the future that is looming over us.

This book is quite fast paced with a lot of characters telling the story. Furland has a distinctive style of writing that grows on you as you read. He lets the reader draw his or her own conclusions. Far from what I expected, Furland is not selling an ideology or asking the reader to choose sides. Most refreshing.

The way the author brings us from where we've been to where we are going hooks you right up front. Then, with a cast of characters ranging from the President of the United States to a crack whore in Minneapolis, this book is over way too soon. Although I note that there is to be two more volumes to this series, I wish the author would have just published all three together. Patience...

The down side? I came away convinced that the plot is probably too close to home for comfort. That and a sinking feeling that there is little anyone can do to change the future. I keep reminding myself that it was just fiction. But it sure seems like it could really happen this way.

I enjoyed the story line. Furland is a good writer. The only problem is the story ends 200 pages into a 600 page novel. Granted he said it was the first of a three volume set, with the other two yet to be written, but all other trilogies I have read at least wrap up the loose ends before going to the next book.

I normally do not write reviews, but I had to share this with other potential readers. This book was well writted and descriptive with an interesting premise, and interesting characters. I found myself wondering if it was really fiction. The idea that the government will have so much control over us in the near future is a very, very frightening thought. The technology that is developing today could make this work of fiction a reality. This book is not for the faint of heart, or those who do not want to put much thought into their future. This book is for the liberty fighters across the nation, who feel that the government already has enough control.