Description
In a distant future where humanity has transcended its biological limitations, a digital being known as the Orphan embarks on a perilous quest. As a refugee among immortal software entities and robotic bodies, the Orphan must uncover ancient secrets to avert a looming extinction. This journey delves into the very nature of consciousness, identity, and what it means to be human in an ever-evolving universe. Egan masterfully explores profound philosophical questions through a gripping narrative of survival and discovery.
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paperback
Gollancz
Published Mar 9, 2008
384 pages
ISBN: 9780575082090
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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