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rightfulruler's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
dop928's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mikeouimet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cander's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
pentenemy's review against another edition
4.0
Felt like I was inside a pot of 10th dimensional spaghetti being mixed with rad sauce.
roytoo's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Another interesting "explore an idea" novel from Greg Egan around physically embodied versus reality simulating virtual versus no bounds virtual living.
But this one didn't engage me as strongly as Egan's books usually do. Mainly I think because the discussion of the differences between the two virtual modes of living went on to long for me. I understand why that length and depth was needed for reasons critical to the plot, but it was too much for me.
But this one didn't engage me as strongly as Egan's books usually do. Mainly I think because the discussion of the differences between the two virtual modes of living went on to long for me. I understand why that length and depth was needed for reasons critical to the plot, but it was too much for me.
rberenguel's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhat read, although the ending is a bit weak. Have only read 2 Egan books (Clockwork Rocket and this one), both had weak endings, although we can discount CR as being part of a trilogy.
The book was pretty interesting, sci-fi wise (flashes of Olaf Stapledon's Starmaker), and a "lighter" read than Clockwork Rocket. There's a feeling though as if the plot is... shaky, and the inclusion of the short story on Wang Carpets is forced. I haven't rated it a 4 because of its shortcomings (as in, expected more after all the initial setup), but it's closer to that than to a 3.
The book was pretty interesting, sci-fi wise (flashes of Olaf Stapledon's Starmaker), and a "lighter" read than Clockwork Rocket. There's a feeling though as if the plot is... shaky, and the inclusion of the short story on Wang Carpets is forced. I haven't rated it a 4 because of its shortcomings (as in, expected more after all the initial setup), but it's closer to that than to a 3.
skylar2's review against another edition
2.0
While the universe the book is set in is intricate beyond even sci-fi standards, the plot is lost amid a jumble of technobabble, and none of the characters are really worth caring for. Unfortunately, it's too easy to lose sight of what is truly an epic change in humanity.