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I had read several places that Bacigalupi was a lot like William Gibson, and I can see why those people drew the comparison, but I don't agree. To me, despite the interesting settings and scenarios Gibson writes, what draws me in are his characters with their strengths and quirky flaws. What makes Gibson great is where Bacigalupi flounders - there is no main character in this novel. You follow a series of characters throughout the book and although they are on opposing sides (sometimes in surpri
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I agree with many others who read this that it takes a bot of work to get into but I think it largely pays off. The world Bacigalupi creates is unique and intriguing. The setting in Thailand is quite exotic to my US-raised self, but I feel like I get an authentic taste of it. And the characters are captivating in the end, especially Emiko and the Captain.
An interesting read that started VERY slow. The author doesn't provide any background, just throws you into this alternate setting with lots of references that you won't understand until around the middle of the book. I almost put it down due to the lack of explanation but I'm glad I stuck with it, it paid off in the end.
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One of the most original SF works I've read. Set in a future Bangkok where Monsanto-like corps dispense seeds and a new breed of humans capable of withstanding new, fast-mutating plagues, Bacigalupi has created an engrossing story that reflects current Thai and global society. Highly recommended.
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It took me about half of the book to get grounded in the world and characters, but then it really took off and I really enjoyed this one. I'd like to reread it sometime, now that I'm more comfortable with it.
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Interesting take on androids and the future.
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