I love medical Sci Fi (my favorite sub-genre) and I went into this with high hopes. Finished Biohackers just recently and expected similar vibe from this one while allowing space of surprises and, obviously, original plot.
Little to say, it was severely disappointing. The plot is extremely shallow, dealing mostly with the 'shock value' effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, completely neglecting individual characters' internal battle with it.
There are inaccuracies and unbelievable plot elements.
We do know how long someone can go without sleep - 11 days max.
Maybe it's a cultural thing but I find it hard to believe people would be talked into doing suicide mission for the sake of someone they had a bowling outing with.
The villain/s of the story are way too 'bloodthirsty' for medical research professionals.
I can't figure out whether the whole thing was officially in the blank or not, and if the contracts were just for show/buying time or not. In either case, pacing themselves and allowing their volunteers to remain volunteers would be more productive and would save them a lot of trouble.
Little to say, it was severely disappointing. The plot is extremely shallow, dealing mostly with the 'shock value' effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, completely neglecting individual characters' internal battle with it.
There are inaccuracies and unbelievable plot elements.
We do know how long someone can go without sleep - 11 days max.
Maybe it's a cultural thing but I find it hard to believe people would be talked into doing suicide mission for the sake of someone they had a bowling outing with.
The villain/s of the story are way too 'bloodthirsty' for medical research professionals.
I can't figure out whether the whole thing was officially in the blank or not, and if the contracts were just for show/buying time or not. In either case, pacing themselves and allowing their volunteers to remain volunteers would be more productive and would save them a lot of trouble.