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A really interesting read, especially considering the time when it was written. The language is formal and dated and takes getting used to.
I felt that rather than develop the characters, the author just presented their professions and let the preconceptions associated with the professions do the character development making for a unique experience, although it resulted in shallow characters.
The machine, the worlds, the settings etc are well described and colored by a rather technophobic view wh ...more
I felt that rather than develop the characters, the author just presented their professions and let the preconceptions associated with the professions do the character development making for a unique experience, although it resulted in shallow characters.
The machine, the worlds, the settings etc are well described and colored by a rather technophobic view wh ...more
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