It’s different from everything I’ve read by the author before. A few times I did fear that it was gonna end up as just a religious yawn, but it never did. I found this to be a compelling and intriguing story that scratched my ‘The Matrix” itch. I myself am open to the idea that we might exist in a simulation. At least it is another take on existence that to me is plausible. I wrote an essay about it back in 1996 and my teacher laughed at me. These days it is far easier to find people who are open to the idea.