⁂ KalebThe plot line of Operation Bounce House and its crass middle-school humour were fresh in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, but this is more of the same disappointment. But wait…
Despite that, this book was an unreserved attack on the toxicity of certain gamer subcultures. More importantly though it was a clear denouncement of well-known fascist genocides of our time. Matt Dinniman laid bare the reality that the issue is neither Putin nor Netanyahu – it’s not even Trump. The issue is the passive tolerance that people of all walks of life seemingly embrace.
Revolution does not necessarily mean war, there are many forms of resistance. In this book he demonstrates some creative examples to make the point that in revolution all other options must be considered prior to resorting to violence.
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Operation Bounce House - Hardcover
All colonist Oliver Lewis ever wanted to do was run the family ranch with his sister, maybe play a gig or two with his band, and keep his family’s aging fleet of intelligent agriculture bots ticking as long as possible. He figures it will be a good thing when the transfer gate finally opens all the way and restores instant travel and full communication between Earth and his planet, New Sonora. But there’s a complication. Even though the settlers were promised they’d be left in peace, Earth’s government now has other plans. The colossal Apex Industries is hired to commence an “eviction action.” But maximizing profits will always be Apex’s number one priority. Why spend money printing and deploying AI soldiers when they can turn it into a game? Why not charge bored Earthers for the opportunity to design their own war machines and remotely pilot them from the comfort of their homes? The game is called Operation Bounce House. Oliver and his friends soon find themselves fighting for their lives against machines piloted by gamers who’ve paid a premium for the privilege. With the help of an old book from his grandfather and a bucket of rusty parts, Oliver is determined to defend the only home he’s ever known.
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