A creative and engaging science fiction novel that serves as a compelling examination of consciousness— exploring everything from artificial intelligences to octopuses. This was only the second or third science fiction book I’ve read that felt like it understood modern technology, culture, and institutions, allowing it to deliver a lot of real-world wisdom. Probably the most enjoyable book I read in 2023. I would pay an unreasonable amount of money for a 0.5, which I won’t explain further to avoid spoilers.
