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A review by jdiannedotson
Light Chaser by Peter F. Hamilton, Gareth L. Powell
5.0
LIGHT CHASER is one of the more fascinating books I’ve read in recent memory. It’s science fiction, but also rather metaphysical, and even romantic.
This is a novella written by two science fiction greats, Gareth L. Powell and Peter F. Hamilton. They both add unique aspects to characters and settings.
The heroine, Amahle, is essentially ageless, a Light Chaser visiting colonized worlds that each have their own intriguing cultures. She lives vicariously through the recordings of people she encounters, and also unearths a mystery.
I won’t spoil what happens. This is a deep dive into implications for the ethics of extended life, the protections AI might give, and the questions we ask ourselves about life and love.
This is a novella written by two science fiction greats, Gareth L. Powell and Peter F. Hamilton. They both add unique aspects to characters and settings.
The heroine, Amahle, is essentially ageless, a Light Chaser visiting colonized worlds that each have their own intriguing cultures. She lives vicariously through the recordings of people she encounters, and also unearths a mystery.
I won’t spoil what happens. This is a deep dive into implications for the ethics of extended life, the protections AI might give, and the questions we ask ourselves about life and love.