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Tag Archives: Artificial intelligence
Excession, Iain M. Banks (Orion, 1996)
Excession is Iain M. Banks’ fourth definitively set in the Culture universe. It is an innovative tale told primarily from the point-of-view of the culture Minds (Hyper AI’s that govern the Culture and most of its various sub-groups), and stands out as one of his best books. Though like all of his books it is a stand-alone novel, it is probably not the best book to start with if you haven’t read a Culture novel before. If you are familiar with his Culture books, however, Excession is a wonderful insight to the inner workings of the most fascinating of Banks’ creations. Continue reading
Posted in Chronicle, Cycle, Espionage, Identity, New Space Opera, Post Modern, Ripping Yarn, Science Fiction, Series, Space Exploration, Stand Alone Novel, Thoughtful, Ultratech, Uncategorized, Unique or Imaginative World, World
Tagged Against a Dark Background, Artificial intelligence, Excession, Iain Banks, Iain M Banks, Minds, Science Fiction
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The Player of Games, Iain M. Banks (Orbit, 1988)
The Player of Games is the second book in Iain M. Banks’ Culture Universe. Though it is a completely stand-alone novel, it builds upon the ideas introduced in Consider Phlebas and illustrates them through flowing language and contrast. In it, Jernau Morat Gurgeh is the greatest game player the Culture has to offer. When the nefarious Special Circumstances branch of Culture’s Contact wing ask him to play a game unlike any other, however, he will need all of his skills and more. The stakes are high for if he wins, he will rule the Empire of Azad, but if he loses he could well die. Read the full review at http://www.sophyanempire.wordpress.com Continue reading
Posted in Espionage, Identity, New Space Opera, Political Drama, Post Modern, Science Fiction, Series, Spy Thriller, Strong Characters, Thoughtful, Ultratech, Unique or Imaginative World
Tagged Artificial intelligence, Consider Phlebas, Culture series, Iain Banks, Iain M Banks, Michael Moorcock, Science Fiction
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Consider Phlebas, Iain M. Banks (Orbit, 1987)
Consider Phlebas is one of the best Science Fiction books I have read. It launched Iain M. Banks’ Culture world/series and demonstrates that good Science Fiction can stand up to any other form of literature.
Posted in Espionage, New Space Opera, Political Drama, Post Modern, Ripping Yarn, Science Fiction, Series, Spy Thriller, Strong Characters, Thoughtful, Ultratech, Unique or Imaginative World
Tagged Artificial intelligence, Arts, Culture series, Fiction, Iain Banks, Iain M Banks, Literature, Science Fiction
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The Archaeologist's Guide to the Galaxy.. by Thomas Evans 