Permutation City
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
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Science Fiction•
TechnologyVirtual Reality • Near Future
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Technology1995
Adult
18+ years
Permutation City by Greg Egan explores the concept of consciousness and digital immortality. Individuals interested in the shift from physical to virtual existence engage with advanced simulations and virtual worlds. The story examines identity, reality, and technology's role in shaping human experience, challenging the boundaries between the tangible and the simulated.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Challenging
Fantastical
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Permutation City by Greg Egan is praised for its ambitious exploration of consciousness and reality, offering a deeply philosophical narrative interwoven with complex scientific ideas. However, some readers find its dense theoretical content challenging, potentially overshadowing character development. The novel is intellectually stimulating but may demand patience from those less inclined toward hard science fiction.
A reader who enjoys Permutation City by Greg Egan likely favors mind-bending, philosophical sci-fi exploring simulated realities and consciousness. Fans of Philip K. Dick's Ubik or Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash for their exploration of identity and virtual worlds would be particularly captivated.
14,005 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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352
Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
TechnologyVirtual Reality • Near Future
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Technology1995
Adult
18+ years
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