Aristoi

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Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This book is one of the most underrated books I have ever read. It deserves to be a classic, in my opinion. In short, it tells the story of Gabriel, an Aristoi, something like a "modern god",(ordinary people, yet who control a planet with future technology). The book's greatness is in the amount of great ideas it has.. every one of those could be a basis for a book on its own. I know some people didn't like this book... but I loved it! Certainly deserves a chance.

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Summary: I WANT A SEQUEL
Review: This is one of the few science fiction books where I have actually wished for a sequel upon finishing. Aristoi is a complete book, but there's still so much left to figure out -- I would really like to see what happens next.
One of the things I really like about the book was the realistic-ness of the science. While Aristoi definitely isn't "hard" science fiction,


a lot of it is based on actual science and psychology.

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Summary: Good space opera
Review: This was a very enjoyable book, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a masterpiece. The complex world was very well thought out and the characters were interesting. The plot twists keep the reader's attention well. Basically, this book was a good example of space opera (much-maligned, but important and valid sub-genre of sci-fi) without really transcending that type of story. Still, it's worth the time.

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Summary: Good space opera
Review: This was a very enjoyable book, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a masterpiece. The complex world was very well thought out and the characters were interesting. The plot twists keep the reader's attention well. Basically, this book was a good example of space opera (much-maligned, but important and valid sub-genre of sci-fi) without really transcending that type of story. Still, it's worth the time.

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Summary: Fascinating speculations, deep thoughts, and a good story!
Review: What happens after The Diamond Age? Will nanotechnology run amok and melt down everything it touches? (The concept of "rogue nano" is one good reason to read this book!) Williams explores a fascinating future in which access to the immense power of nanotechnology is permitted only to the aristoi. But how do you become one of "the best"? Why not employ nanomachinery to enhance your brain capacities, then develop and express multiple personalities, each gifted with specific abilities and skills? But will your emerging personalities work together? What surprises lurk in the depths of the mind? And who will watch the watchers? This is one of my all-time favorites -- fascinating, subtle, thought-provoking and a good read!

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Summary: Fascinating speculations, deep thoughts, and a good story!
Review: What happens after The Diamond Age? Will nanotechnologyrun amok and melt down everything it touches? (Theconcept of "rogue nano" is one good reason to read this book!) Williams explores a fascinating future in which access to the immense power of nanotechnology is permitted only to the aristoi. But how do you become one of "the best"? Why not employ nanomachinery to enhance your brain capacities, then develop and express multiple personalities, each gifted with specific abilities and skills? But will your emerging personalities work together? What surprises lurk in the depths of the mind? And who will watch the watchers? This is one of my all-time favorites -- fascinating, subtle, thought-provoking and a good read!

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Summary: Superb!!!
Review: Yesterday I started reading this book. I literally couldn't stop until I finished the book - the author created a complex, beautiful - yet believable world! This book is for everybody who loves to see intricate worlds created by authors! I can only hope that the author will create a sequel one day... There's a lot of room for new stories!