Description
In a dark and gritty future where the line between human and replicant is increasingly blurred, K. W. Jeter weaves a compelling narrative that continues the legacy of the Blade Runner universe. Set against the backdrop of a sprawling, neon-lit metropolis, the story follows the complex lives of both replicants and humans, each struggling for identity and purpose in a society that fears and despises them.
As tensions rise and conflicts ignite, the protagonist journeys through a world filled with moral ambiguity, where allies may quickly become adversaries. Encounters with iconic characters and thrilling chases through the city’s underbelly keep the reader on edge, while deeper philosophical questions about existence and consciousness emerge as themes. The battle for survival intensifies as the replicants begin to assert their rights, challenging the very foundations of what it means to be alive.
Jeter artfully blends science fiction with profound storytelling, creating an engaging exploration of humanity, freedom, and the nature of reality itself. As this gripping tale unfolds, readers are drawn into a vivid realm where every choice can have far-reaching consequences and the true essence of being human is constantly questioned.
As tensions rise and conflicts ignite, the protagonist journeys through a world filled with moral ambiguity, where allies may quickly become adversaries. Encounters with iconic characters and thrilling chases through the city’s underbelly keep the reader on edge, while deeper philosophical questions about existence and consciousness emerge as themes. The battle for survival intensifies as the replicants begin to assert their rights, challenging the very foundations of what it means to be alive.
Jeter artfully blends science fiction with profound storytelling, creating an engaging exploration of humanity, freedom, and the nature of reality itself. As this gripping tale unfolds, readers are drawn into a vivid realm where every choice can have far-reaching consequences and the true essence of being human is constantly questioned.
Détails du livre
Format
Broché
Pages
320 pages
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Jan 1, 1997
Éditeur
Gollancz
Édition
New edition
Éditions
2 editions
ISBN-10
0752808621
ISBN-13
9780752808628
Genres
Science-fiction