The Windownesian - Softcover

The Sapient Sabre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1543772013 ISBN 13: 9781543772012

Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore, 2022

Synopsis

The Windownesian series follows the university student Jonathan Wills and his friends Meander, Athena, Zedekiah, as well as his roommates Alex the AI and Bobby the Alien. Each chapter centres around one topic, recording our characters experiencing it, and discussing it. The Technological Singularity is here in 2027 when a brain chip inserted into humans’ heads is available to the general public, blurring the line between humans and machines. In Chapter 7, Jonathan argues for the impact of said technology on humans, while Alex convinces him to insert one. What should a university teach? And what should an English major learn? Starts with the quarrel between former and current department head Professor Wong and Professor Tales, and ends with a debate between Alex and Bobby, Chapter 8 explores the essence of English department, and what shall university education be in general. Religion is what many hold dear to their heart. In Chapter 9, our characters reflect on why one believes through intense dialogues and discussions. And how to make your characters best experience God? Break their legs. After an accident, Jonathan with a damaged body and a shattered arm reflects on his life and finds the faith he long desired.

Edition details

• Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1543772013
• ISBN 13: 9781543772012
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260