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Los Angeles, 1988. Ray Richardson, abrilliant architechnologist, has created a dazzling new building. 'The Gridiron', in the heart of L. A. The Gridiron represents the state-of-the-art in smart buildings: every aspect of the building, from temperature control to security, is controlled by an intricate computer system. On the eve of the building's official opening, a team gathers to put the finishing touches to Ray's new masterpiece. But there are a couple of unexplained deaths, which the team at first puts down to saboteurs. It is only when they discover how bizarre these deaths are that they realise the building - through its computer - is controlling them, and is set to destroy its creators.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must say that I had my preservations about this book when I first started out - I mean a story about an intelligent building that gets out of control! It all seemed a little farfetched and boring in the beginning but the suspense and action soon picked up and the book became extremely exciting. Basically the plot is about human survival in a high tech world dominated by machines. Give it a chance and this book will be good to you. All in all a great read if you're in to this sort of thing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Gridiron is the nickname for the latest smart office building in Los Angelos. Designed by an arrogant architect with a big ego and run by a parallel computer. As Ishmael comes on-line the smart building toys with human lives. The 187s rise and two LAPD homicide wise cracks begin a deadly investigation. Ultimately the players struggle to a finale that points to a future that has already arrived.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Typically Kerr in the twists and turns of the plot. Just as you think the end is in-site, yet another twist. The methods of killing the victims will have you squirming in your seat! Getting in a lift will never be the same. A must for Michael Critchton fans.
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Not for a second reading
I read it when it was first published and was utterly enthralled. But second time round, knowing all the twists and turns it all got a bit dull. Read more
Published 15 months ago by A. Friswell
"Very Clever and Gripping Story"
This book was given to me by a friend at work, he put it in my pigeon hole with a note that read "I think this is extremely good - not a great work of literature but [a] very... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Glen1975
Concept good, executrion poor
The concept of a bit of sentient technology gone mad is hardly original but the backdrop of this novel is convincing and engaging. Read more
Published on 28 May 2004 by sam
Great concept, poor execution
For me the jacket notes of this book made it a "must read". The concept of a building with a mind of it's own was too good to miss. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000
Whack my Benoboe
The principle character of this book is a thinly disguised 'satire' (do American authors understand the true meaning of this word? Read more
Published on 28 May 2000
entertaining but not for nerds
Computer nerds will probably hate it because it makes you think about what benefits artificial intelligence actually brings. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 1999 by robinlambert@compuserve.com
entertaining but not for nerds
Computer nerds will probably hate it because it makes you think about what benefits artificial intelligence actually brings. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 1999 by robinlambert@compuserve.com
A good alternative to Michael Crichton.
This futuristic story about a intelligent building turning against its designers by mistake is as good as Kerr's other books Esau and The Second Angel. Read more
Published on 25 July 1999
A damn good book
A good, twisting plot which follows the ideas of every technophobe's nightmares.
Published on 4 July 1999
For diehard Kerr fans only
This is an airplane book, but if you read it in either of Norman Foster's recently designed airports (London's Stansted or Hong Kong) you'll probably conclude that the thinly... Read more
Published on 6 Jan 1999
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