
Altered Carbon
아직 평점이 없습니다
Science Fiction
Fantasy
형식
페이퍼백
페이지
512
언어
영어
출판됨
Feb 13, 2018
출판사
Del Rey
판
Media tie-in
ISBN-10
1524798819
ISBN-13
9781524798819
설명
Set in a gritty, futuristic world where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, this story follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier and mercenary. Revived after centuries in storage, Kovacs finds himself navigating a society transformed by technology, wealth, and brutality. His mission is to solve a complex mystery involving a wealthy businessman whose murder seems to defy the realities of life and death.
Kovacs's journey plunges him into a labyrinth of intrigue, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine effortlessly. The implications of switching bodies raise profound philosophical questions about identity and humanity, compelling Kovacs to confront his own turbulent past and the legacy of violence that haunts him. He is not only racing against time but also against powerful forces that manipulate and control the very fabric of society, revealing the darker side of immortality.
Characters are vividly portrayed, each with their own agendas and secrets. The interplay of action and moral dilemmas creates a gripping narrative that challenges perceptions of existence. Readers are drawn into a world that mirrors contemporary issues of class disparity and technological dependence, making it eerily relevant.
As Kovacs unravels the mystery, he must face not only external adversaries but also his internal demons. The stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong blur, leading to a thrilling conclusion that questions what it truly means to be human in an era where death is no longer the end.
Kovacs's journey plunges him into a labyrinth of intrigue, where loyalty and betrayal intertwine effortlessly. The implications of switching bodies raise profound philosophical questions about identity and humanity, compelling Kovacs to confront his own turbulent past and the legacy of violence that haunts him. He is not only racing against time but also against powerful forces that manipulate and control the very fabric of society, revealing the darker side of immortality.
Characters are vividly portrayed, each with their own agendas and secrets. The interplay of action and moral dilemmas creates a gripping narrative that challenges perceptions of existence. Readers are drawn into a world that mirrors contemporary issues of class disparity and technological dependence, making it eerily relevant.
As Kovacs unravels the mystery, he must face not only external adversaries but also his internal demons. The stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong blur, leading to a thrilling conclusion that questions what it truly means to be human in an era where death is no longer the end.