The Embedding by Ian Watson

The Embedding

Ian Watson

218 pages first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction science fiction adventurous challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The Embedding opens in a research institute where Chris Sole is teaching a strange form of language whose grammar can be self-embedded by computers to create an artificially complex means of communication that opens up the vast potential of the hu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 32 reviews

Moods

challenging 60%
mysterious 60%
reflective 60%
adventurous 40%
dark 40%
informative 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 20%
fast 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Average rating

3.3

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