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Book Summary:
Antonio Moro is down on his luck, to say the least. He lost everything. Everything except his hope, perhaps. He's moved to an Arctic island, hoping to become an artist – just as he always dreamed.
Well, sort of. He's not doing this to become an artist. That's just a clever cover story. What he's really doing is spying on pirate sympathizers. His only companion is an AI program, which will prove more powerful than expected.
My Review:
If you enjoy science fiction with a hefty dose of human perception and the debate of what makes us human, you should read Dual Memory. Sue Burke deals with many intriguing and complex subjects in her work, including sentience, PTSD, moral ambiguity, and political machinations.
It makes for a fascinating read, to say the least! This novel has two primary perspectives, and honestly, it wouldn't be the same without them both. You need Antonio just as must as you need Par Augustus, and vice versa. The blending of the two is perfection and was my favorite part of the novel.
Dual Memory is a book that will make you think. Depending on your mood, that could be good or bad. Personally, I enjoyed the rabbit hole this read sent me down.
Highlights:
Standalone
Artificial Intelligence
Science Fiction
LGBTQ+
Thanks to Tor Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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