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Cyberabad Days (2009)

by Ian McDonald(Favorite Author)

3.97 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1591026997 (ISBN13: 9781591026990)

languge

English

genre

Science Fiction

publisher

Pyr

series

India 2047

review 1: A look at the post-singularity world as it affects India. This isn't an novel, but an anthology of novellas/novelettes featuring a variety of characters as they confront of world of artificial intelligences (aeais) and transhumanism from a Hindu perspective. This is not an easy read, especially if you're not familiar with Indian culture. But if you're looking for science fiction from a non-western perspective, definitely take a look at this book.
review 2: If you liked Ian McDonald's River of Gods, you'll love this collection of short stories set in his cyberpunk, near-future India universe. I liked this better than the novel-- the writing in each short was tight and incredibly focused, exploring everything from war to social castes to life after humanity's sin... moregularity. I can't praise this anthology enough, it's the best sci-fi I've read in some time. less

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