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An incredible investigation into the simulation hypothesis

Reviewed: 11-29-23

The best fiction books explore philosophical topics that would otherwise be extremely difficult to flesh out. Through stories, we are able to expound on ideas with incredible detail, and this book has done so perfectly. The story is captivating and by the end one is left pondering numerous topics. I am familiar with the simulation hypothesis and I had genuinely never thought of any of the topics explored in this book. I would recommend this and the whole series to any sci fi enthusiast.

P.s. they could definitely send information FTL if they have FTL spaceships

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Interesting biological fiction

Reviewed: 11-02-23

The start of this book is incredible, the authors deep knowledge of biology and evolution creates an incredible story of a different evolutionary path. Some of the physics is fantastical, but in terms of biology this is a great example of realist science fiction. Towards the end, the realism ends and certain errors in basic logic, physics and biology make the story weaker. Why would the people get close to the planet? Why not just direct an asteroid to hit it that would destroy the surface but not irreparably damage the planet? The book is still excellent despite the shortcomings in the story and I would recommend it to anyone who likes sci fi

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Excellent book

Reviewed: 07-29-23

The tone, methods, and overall story were perfect. The author can often be boring with nothing interesting happening for chapters/hours. This is not one of those books. Something interesting happens every chapter. This book should be fun to read for anyone truly interested in sci-fi from linguistics, biology, physics, philosophy, or just cool stories.

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Best of her mediocre books

Reviewed: 02-14-23

This is a great children’s story but does not match up to good contemporary sci fi like Octavia Butler. Even in terms of having LGBT people in books, here it seems forced, it’s not as natural a part of the story as in books by people like Ian M Banks, No Jemisin or Arkady Martine. Still, for teenagers it could a a good way to show them other characters of different sexualities / gender identities

The characters preach right/wrong rather than right/wrong being shown through the story. This prevents a deeper and more complex exploration of these moral ideas, it’s very surface level.

Although her command of English is not as excellent as many other authors in the space, it’s still very good and the story in the book is really interesting. This would be a great book to read with a 13 year old

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Juvenile

Reviewed: 02-14-23

This is a decent children’s story but does not match up to good contemporary sci fi like Octavia Butler, not even close. The character development is rudimentary and the story is not exciting. There are no deep inquiries into human nature that one comes accustomed to in sci fi, just basic notions that belong in mediocre children’s novels.

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Juvenile

Reviewed: 02-14-23

This is a good children’s story but does not match up to good contemporary sci fi like Octavia Butler, not even close

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Purely Ingenious Book

Reviewed: 08-31-17

The book details one of the most ingenious economic/historical philosophies I have ever read. It has vastly changed my world view and I honestly think teenagers should be forced to read it in high schools. The significance of this book is similar to that of the wealth of nations or the writings of John Maynard Keynes.

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