I really tried reading this book, but stopped after about 25 pages. I could not get up enough interest in the character to go on any longer. The writing style was well done, and I'm sure others will find it more appealing.

Note : I don’t publicly review books that I give less than 3 stars. I sent a publisher message with my thoughts.

Toba, renowned scientist of the GAPCAI civilization, has found a star that supports human life. After discovering Earth in 1637, GAPCAI technology tracks the lives of each human and broadcasts to GAPCAI and a live stream. When Toba learns how to reduce the journey to Earth to 800 days, he travels to the new world. Disturbed by the destructive tendencies of humans, he implements a GAPCAI morality program, forcing humans to behave.

I was very disappointed with this book. The characters were very generic and stereotypical. There were large time jumps in the book, and the plot/conflict was never fully played out. Although this was a neat concept, overall, the book was a bust.

A story constructed around a largely debated what if, The Gapcai Effect explored the possibility of alien life and takes the reader on a journey to explore humanity, and morality on earth. It poses the question of perfection, and technology. Its wonderfully constructed, ensuring to keep attention fixated on the outcome, while leaving you guess about said outcome.

GAPCAI effect review
This books has a really interesting premise: humanoids from the planter GAPCAI have discovered Earth and sent a probe which returns with information about humans. However, due to the speed of travel and the distance, the People of GAPCAI are only able to see up to Earth’s 17th century. The main character, Toba, finally actives his quest of plus-light speed, and secretly sets off for earth to see what has happened in the last 4 centuries. As he gets closer, he reviews updates on humanities progress ( or lack thereof) and becomes increasingly alarmed at the violence and selfishness prevailing on earth. The plot is an interesting thought experiment about what Earth’s history and culture may look like to an outsider, although it does focus heavily on the United States if America rather than the planet as a whole. The author does a great job of weaving in arts, culture, and questions of morality, but the dialog is quite flat and the character descriptions seem cliche. I love the overall idea this book presents, but was ultimately disappointed with a plot that lacked any real challenges or anticipation.

I found this book hard to get through. While the basic premise of the book was good, some of the way it was put together was not so good. I definitely got the sense that the author has a chip on his shoulder.

I would love to have had a bit more science in the book. The explanations of the GAPCAI technology was very vague.

This book could really benefit from an editor and some research..

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I really loved the premise of this book!

What if there is another humanoid race in a distant galaxy that has solved all our problems with A.I. and technology? That is the question that The Gapcai Effect poses for us.

The later stages of the novel supercharge and explores the unexpected consequences of Toba’s experiment on Earth through the characters of Kurt and Sarah Jo. Imagine if the tables are turned upside down, with those people limited in power are given superhuman intelligence and strength? It reminded me of the X-men saga...

This book is a wonderful example of science-based science fiction. Recommended for fans of Arthur C. Clarke and Julie Czerneda.