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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
One of those books that tortures you. It’s hard to put down but I regret every second I spent reading it.
This was a particularly dense read given the rich imaginary vernacular that Morgan has imagined for Mars. Despite the sci-fi trappings this is a hardcore noir novel through and through. Mystiers, secrets, beerayal and hard action abound.
I don't remember how I heard about this book, but I remember thinking that it sounded good. And it was. It's basically the same as Altered Carbon, in a positive way. Washed-out special ops guy solves some crazy scheme, has a lot of sex and saves the day. Veil's overrider thing, having to go into hibernation four months out of twelve, reminds me of the sleeving in Altered Carbon. Although, of course, that had a lot more societal impact. Overall I'd say Thin Air is the methadone to Altered Carbon's heroin. I guess that makes me the junkie who's mainlining this crazy sci-fi action. And I think I can live with that.
If you want a hard boiled crime noir with cyberpunk on a corrupted Mars, Richard Morgan knows what he is doing. The worldbuilding was massive, complex and the cast diverse. It took me a while to settle, but after that it was fun. Morgan has a way with writing from a harsh, unrelenting, cynical perspective and something about it makes it even more enjoyable.
I really liked Hakan Veils voice. It's a perfect match for Takeshi Kovac fans out there.
So if you're up for this kind of Sci-Fi, this is the book for you.
I really liked Hakan Veils voice. It's a perfect match for Takeshi Kovac fans out there.
So if you're up for this kind of Sci-Fi, this is the book for you.
The bones of a good book are in there but there is so much chaff and noise to get through, it was an exhausting read.
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
I was excited to see Richard K. Morgan was coming out with a new book. I enjoyed both the book and television series of “Altered Carbon”. I had a difficult time getting into the book and, if I did not have to finish it, I probably would have stopped about 100 pages in. However, right there is where I started enjoying the book so I am glad I continued.
Hakan Veil is an ex–corporate enforcer equipped with body tech that’s enables him to be a killing machine. His former employers dumped him off on Mars and he wants to return to his home planet, Earth. He is given that chance in exchange for babysitting an investigator from Earth, Madison Madekwe. His killing skills and military-grade body tech come in handy as he tries to help unravel the mystery surrounding Madison’s investigation.
Veil’s interaction with his internal AI is amusing and a big part of why I enjoyed the novel.
Richard K. Morgan’s “Thin Air” is his first Science Fiction book published, according to Goodreads, in eight years. While it is in the same universe as “Thirteen”, it is a stand-alone novel and you do not need to read it first.
I was excited to see Richard K. Morgan was coming out with a new book. I enjoyed both the book and television series of “Altered Carbon”. I had a difficult time getting into the book and, if I did not have to finish it, I probably would have stopped about 100 pages in. However, right there is where I started enjoying the book so I am glad I continued.
Hakan Veil is an ex–corporate enforcer equipped with body tech that’s enables him to be a killing machine. His former employers dumped him off on Mars and he wants to return to his home planet, Earth. He is given that chance in exchange for babysitting an investigator from Earth, Madison Madekwe. His killing skills and military-grade body tech come in handy as he tries to help unravel the mystery surrounding Madison’s investigation.
Veil’s interaction with his internal AI is amusing and a big part of why I enjoyed the novel.
Richard K. Morgan’s “Thin Air” is his first Science Fiction book published, according to Goodreads, in eight years. While it is in the same universe as “Thirteen”, it is a stand-alone novel and you do not need to read it first.
Richard Morgan returns on top form. A dark and gritty story set in the seedy world of Martian politics and crime. Spiced up with a flavouring of testosterone fuelled violence and graphic sex.