Randomize: Forward collection
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Audible narration by Janina Gavankar (True Blood)
In the near future, if Vegas games are ingeniously scam-proof, then the heists have to be too, in this imaginative and whip-smart story by the New York Times bestselling author of The Martian.
An IT whiz at the Babylon Casino is enlisted to upgrade security for the game of keno and its random-number generator. The new quantum computer system is foolproof. But someone on the inside is no fool. For once the odds may not favor the house – unless human ingenuity isn’t entirely a thing of the past.
Andy Weir’s Randomize is part of Forward, a collection of six stories of the near and far future from out-of-this-world authors. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single thought-provoking sitting.
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Customers find the short story interesting, suspenseful, and well-written. They describe the book as an enjoyable read and a wonderful way for curious minds to delve into engaging topics. Readers appreciate the great and believable characters. They praise the writing style as well-thought-out and expertly written. However, some find the story boring, not creative, and silly.
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Ann L. –
Great Story!
Weirâs very short story Randomize mixes quantum computing and casino security and throws in a huge helping of the intersection of human nature and evolving technology â and the resulting story is a quick, fun read. There are ups and downs of both story and characters and several points of view. Thereâs definite intelligence in the concepts Weir uses, but the story is accessible, and the ideas understandably presented. I really enjoyed seeing the push and pull of the various aspects of the story, and the small details Weir included to enhance characterization, meaning that every character is distinct and distinctive. In what really is a very short story, Weir accomplishes a lot, building sympathy and tension to an enjoyable ending. A lovely short story!
Mindo’ermatter –
Excellent Finale to the “Future Collection!”
As the last installment to the six mind-bending short story, futuristic series, “Future,” this last entrée created a satisfying end to the well-conceived and expertly written sextet of imaginative and thought-provoking stories.This fast and delightful read highlights the uncertain ambiguity of quantum computing and the creative abilities of humans to create criminal misuses of any technological or mathematical achievement. Andy Weir’s focused storytelling includes subtle wit and wise sociological insights into how easy scientific advances can be corrupted for individual power and profit.The author’s ability to stir the imagination, while also explaining advanced technologies simply, makes this engaging storyline believable and insightful. Audible’s narrative dramatic supplement adds complementary entertainment value to this provocative shot read.I appreciate Amazon’s bringing these short collections together, allowing busy readers with the chance to explore unusual fictional topics by exceptional authors. An excellent way for curious minds to delve into engaging topics and read-test both familiar and unfamiliar authors, without investing too much time or money.So glad I found this unique and memorable reading collection!
Marquis de Joker –
Randomize Something Cause I’m Bored
Three Stars… and one of those is purely based on reputation and “respect” for a friend. But did I like Randomize⦠It was short and wasn’t horrible, but it was pretty boringâ¦I’m no genius, but the technical babble was utterly random. That puts you in the shoes of the pretty clever casino owner. I suppose. That was the best part. But I don’t want to spoil it. But near the end, when he was matching wits with such and such. However, while I am a fan of life imitating art or vice versa, I would turn on the news if I wanted to see or read something like this. My friends are tired enough. But if they need a sleeping aidâ¦
Kindle Customer –
A quantum leap for Vegas computers
Author Andy Weir brings us a short tale about quantum computing and Vegas and how one couple changes everything for the Babylon casino. As the story opens the Babylon’s IT heads knows that there is a possibility that their video slot machines can be compromised. He then tells the owner and overseer of the Babylon how to make sure that they aren’t hacked and calls in a company who’s representative is married to a quantum physicist. They have a close of the computer that is setup and use it to win a lot of money. I won’t give away the ending but this is a great short story and reminds me of the series Las Vegas with James Cann. I highly recommend this story to everyone.
Kindle Customer –
Entertaining listening ð¶ð°
Another will written gambling adventure thriller short story by Andy Weir (Forward Collection book 6). A wife and husband have a plan to win lots of money but it goes wrong and she must go to a new plan that will earn them a lot of money. I would recommend this series to readers looking for something different in novels ðð°. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books ð. 2022 ðð
Cindy or David D Johnson –
if onlyâ¦.
Gambling casinos and geniuses. What more do you need for entertainment? In this short story, Weir is able to make you laugh, learn something about quantum entanglement and let you wonder if one could really win in Vegas.I gave it 5 stars because one sees Weirâs signature style from page 1 and tells a story that is engaging, entertaining and fun. Thank you!!
Kix Panganiban –
Andy Weir took a gamble and lost
The story was uninspired. Setting aside the genius criminal trope for a bit, the whole premise of the story is how casinos need quantum computers to generate “real” quantum numbers.But that’s not true at all. You can get real random numbers from atmospheric noise, or heck, lava lamps.Fun story, but definitely lacking the depth I have come to expect from an Andy Weir story.
Mauricio Chirino –
Good but not great
When you already form a reputation as the âhard sci-fi written in townâ, you become slave to it. I believe thatâs what happened here with Weir.As soon as he used the world âmagicâ to explain a quantum related concept, he immediately lost me. Granted, quantum physics isnât as anything that weâre used to think about, but magic isnât the right term either.For everything else, it was a good short trip. It was definitely worth the couple of box I paid for it.
Gustavo –
Muito interessante como o autor brinca com uma nova tecnologia e faz isso de forma tão divertida e deixa uma pulga atrás da orelha. Mais uma excelente adição a Forward Collection!
Israel Laureano –
Un muy buen cuento al estilo Andy Weir: cientÃfico, técnico, exacto, descriptivo e ingenioso. El final, aunque ingenioso, no es muy moral ni edificante. No hay que olvidar que es sólo un cuento de CF hard: los personajes no tienen profundidad moral, de hecho, el personaje que elabora y ejecuta el plan solamente usa su ingenio para salir del problema, sin remordimientos o pensar en los demás.Muy bueno, pero tienes que estar consciente de lo que tienes entre manos.
Kronoan –
I really enjoyed this story! I’m looking forward to more of these! It’s worth reading! It will not take you very long to read this!
PG –
It kept me on hook till the very last word. Very short but freakingly amazing.If you are a mystery or suspense buff like me, DO READ IT NOW!!
70s girl –
I’ve been a fan of Andy Weir since reading the Egg on his website 10 years ago. Randomize is another clever short story that is well written and has a great twist.