Olga Tymofiyeva
Olga Tymofiyeva, PhD, was born in 1981 in Kyiv, Ukraine. After having lived in Ukraine and Germany, she now lives in the US and works as an Associate Professor of Neuroimaging at the University of California in San Francisco. The award-winning novella Just City is Olga’s first fiction book, which reflects her passion for science and critical thinking.
Award Category
Just City
My Submission
Book Cover Image
Comments
Love this premise!
Great job! Kept me interested from beginning to end.
Great subject matter
Excellent writing. Enjoyed this and it left me wanting more.
Loved the subject
Interesting and engaging. I need to read more!
From the outset, "Just City"…
From the outset, "Just City" captures attention with its engaging premise, and the setting is contemporary, making it relatable to a broad spectrum of readers. In just ten pages, you've successfully hinted at the deeper conflict Nathan will face—the concept of meritocracy—doing so without overwhelming the reader.
Interesting and well written
I enjoyed this opening with its quirky characters - loved the grandma especially, and I'm intrigued by the setup and the themes and philosophical questions that are being raised. It seems like a great way to get young people questioning the received wisdom about how our society works. I look forward to seeing this in a bookshop one day!
On point
The concept of the book is intriguing and original—the wise vs the driven youth. And a perfect setting to have the story play out in—behind goggles. It made me want to play the game, just to see if my convictions hold up to VR questions.
Widely relatable....
A highly intriguing piece of writing. Nathan is well-crafted; excellent character-building. The story is widely relatable.
More
Beautifully written. This is an engaging read and I just want more!