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The Quantum Thief (Jean le Flambeur, #1)

Hannu Rajaniemi
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The Quantum Thief (Jean le Flambeur, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Hannu Rajaniemi

The Quantum Thief (Jean le Flambeur, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi is a science fiction novel that follows master thief Jean le Flambeur, who is broken out of a high-tech prison to complete a heist in a far-future, post-human society. The narrative explores themes of identity, memory, and freedom in a richly imagined world.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

24,929 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi impresses with its imaginative world-building and complex narrative, earning praise for its originality and sophisticated concepts. However, some readers find the dense, jargon-heavy prose challenging and the plot difficult to follow at times. Overall, it's lauded for its innovation but may not appeal to those seeking straightforward storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Quantum Thief (Jean le Flambeur, #1)?

Readers who relish intricate, hard science fiction with a blend of cyberpunk will find The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi captivating. Fans of William Gibson's Neuromancer or Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash will appreciate its rich, futuristic world-building and sophisticated technological concepts.

4.0

24,929 ratings

69%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Mars • Distant Future

Theme
Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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