A review by shogins
Gnomon by Nick Harkaway

4.0

Mielikki Neith is an Investigator for the System, the all-knowing network that administers Britain and deals with crime. Diana Hunter was a suspected dissident who died in interrogation and Inspector Neith has the case – no one has been killed during an interrogation before. Watching Hunter’s interrogation entails being immersed in her memories, and what Neith finds is alternate personalities: a Greek businessman, an ancient alchemist, and an Ethiopian painter. Neith must find what the stories mean to discover what Hunter was hiding, but also discover how the System could’ve let Hunter die. This story is a fascinating puzzle. I honestly would’ve read a book about each individual story, and the way they connect is captivating.