Review By: Aspyn Landis
Published: 2021
Genre(s): Young Adult, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, AI, Adventure
Audience: Grades 9–12, Adult
Goodreads Link: The Facility
Summary:
Hundreds of years in the future, humanity has vanished, leaving behind a world ruled by intelligent machines. When a team of scientists in a hidden facility manages to create a human baby, it sparks both hope and chaos. As factions clash over the child’s existence, Dr. Hughes and his crew must protect what may be the last chance for humanity’s rebirth.
Review:
The Facility by M.S. Tummolo is a haunting and thought-provoking debut that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, morality, and survival. Tummolo crafts a futuristic world that feels eerily plausible, where machines have inherited human traits—thought, emotion, and even grief. Through poetic prose and precise structure, the author balances intense action with philosophical reflection.
The world-building is exquisite, filled with striking imagery and atmosphere. Despite the mechanical setting, the story brims with emotion, examining what it means to be human in a world that has forgotten humanity. Subtle elements of romance and compassion contrast beautifully with the sterile environment of the cybernetic age.
Tummolo’s storytelling evokes cinematic imagery, making the narrative both intellectually engaging and emotionally resonant. This is a remarkable debut from a small publisher, perfect for readers who enjoy science fiction that asks profound questions about consciousness and legacy.
