Books matching: gritty near future world
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Save:A gritty, sharp-edged cyberpunk thriller with a rare, memorable heroine, but not for readers who like linear plots or single perspectives. If complex, lived-in futures and broken but brilliant characters are your thing, definitely give it a go.
In "Hammered" by Elizabeth Bear, readers are introduced to Jenny Casey, a fifty-year-old ex-soldier living in a gritty, near-future world where cyber enhancements are failing and painful memories haunt her. The plot delves into a conspiracy involving crime lords, AIs, and a struggle against the government that used and discarded her. The writing style is described as fast-moving, with a mix of military, cyber, and traditional elements, narrated through a jangly multi-POV prose that brings out the complexities of the characters and the dystopian setting.
Later, I wash my face in the stained steel sink and dry it on a clean rag. I catch myself staring into my own eyes, reflected in the unbreakable mirror hanging on my wall. I look chewed. Hell, you can...December 2004•352 pages - #2
Save:A wild, thought-provoking ride - smart, trippy, and packed with great characters; perfect if you like your sci-fi with heart and brains, but maybe a bit much if you prefer your thrillers straightforward.
Afterparty by Daryl Gregory is a near future speculative fiction novel that delves into the consequences of developing a mind-altering drug called Numinous. The story follows Lyda Rose, a former scientist who helped create the drug, as she navigates a world where the drug is causing tragic side effects and is being distributed illegally. With elements of thriller and detective fiction, the book explores themes of religion, human personality, and free will, all while following quirky and flawed characters through a complex and suspenseful plot.
The three of us—Todd, Dr. Gloria, and I—sat in Todd’s closet-sized office in the NAT ward. Three chairs, a pressed wood coffee table, and no windows. Todd leaned back in his chair, flicking his smart...April 2014•349 pages
