Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
The Zones of Thoughts are different realms that exist on top of the world we live it. It's a really different take on space. The higher up and further away from the galactic core you get, the higher functioning people and technology are. I've always wondered why more people don't take more advantage of using, um, space above the galactic plane. Mr. Vinge does that.
In the highest realm, distant descendants of humans (history spans millions of years at this point) create a runaway AI. And we're off.
The second subplot centers around the Tines world, where evolution has created beings with pack intelligence of sorts. The beings are dog-like and the packs they form, share a mind. While they each have their own complete being, when a group of them get together, they form a "person". It was another really interesting idea.
This was the most creative Sci-Fi book, I've read in a long time. It was a very good read.
In the highest realm, distant descendants of humans (history spans millions of years at this point) create a runaway AI. And we're off.
The second subplot centers around the Tines world, where evolution has created beings with pack intelligence of sorts. The beings are dog-like and the packs they form, share a mind. While they each have their own complete being, when a group of them get together, they form a "person". It was another really interesting idea.
This was the most creative Sci-Fi book, I've read in a long time. It was a very good read.
A cracking good sci-fi novel and my first book read on my new Kindle.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Fantastic concept. Likable characters but not as good as the core concept. Overall great read.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
People who think Children of Time is a good book need to read this. Because this came first and the ideas in CoT came from FUtD. It has ten times the depth tho and much better storytelling.
adventurous
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No