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This is the third of a trilogy and should not be read standalone. Though honestly, all three novels drop you into the deep end of an imagination pool that just about stretches the limit of what a reader can possibly visualize. So having the first two under your belt merely helps with the plot and characters, it does nothing to help wrap your head around the flamboyant concepts that Rajaniemi hits you with, page after page.

Most of those concepts are mathematical in origin, many have a hint of computer systems about them, many are underpinned by hard physics, but all of them are orders of magnitude above the elaboration of your typical sci-fi novel. But you likely know this because you've read "The Quantum Thief" and "The Fractal Prince". It's merely more of the same here. But that's not a criticism, 'more of the same' when that 'same' is such evocative writing makes for terrific reading.

In terms of plot, this is essentially the end game for Jean le Flambeur, as he works to save those he loves - or thinks he loves, he's so self-deceptive perhaps he doesn't really - against the All-Defector. While others can take full advantage of what is essentially the digitization of the entire solar system, Jean is constrained in how he can manifest, and that limitation introduces various stages of crisis. Still, he's wily and not adverse to a sacrifice or two, but even so, against a foe that refuses compromise and models its opponents perfectly, it is not clear that even Jean can persevere.

This is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, and pretty much demands to be read if you've completed the other two novels. And if you haven't read them, do yourself a favor and go buy "The Quantum Thief".


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The Causal Angel Hannu Rajaniemi 9780575088979 Books Reviews

Fitting end to the series, although a little weaker than the previous two titles.

Sticks to the hard-sci-fi, and made up word themes of the firsts, the largest issues being - as creative as the book still is - it doesn't add anything into the series.
The first creates a shockingly original world and characters, and possibly even more shockingly, the second novel builds on that, but adds entirely new scenery and high concepts.
This one sticks mostly to things established already in the first two, and therefore can feel a little bit more derivative.

Still, an effective and brilliant ending to the series, I was completely satisfied with the novel and the ending. I can't say that of a lot of series.
We get to see a LOT more of the Zoku/video game related clans, and fortunately I found those aspects fascinating.

If you haven't read the first, don't do yourself a disservice - go read them first. Although you could get some enjoyment out of this one, still, I'm sure, the author relies heavily on deep science, and throws his imagined concepts at you using in-world (ie made up) terms that you are expected to eventually infer the meanings of from context.
Since I went one entire previous book with entirely the wrong idea about one of the major items discussed, I assume figuring some of these things out picking up the story at this point would be an exercise in futility!

One of the best series I've ever read. Period.
There are few trilogies that harken to cohesive evolutions of where technology could take us. The very first book drew me in to a universe that obviously had many more layers and meaning to it than we could comprehend. We are given glimpses into the forces that are at work in the first book. We then witness the evolution of two competing paradigms the Sobornost and the Zoku collective. We are given glimpses into the birth story of each that wnen taken at face value become competing spheres that are the backdrop of all the stories.
I love the way the virs and the gogols and the q-dot concepts become fluid by the third book. It's a universe that makes sense.
What happens when a patriarchal overlord collective seeks immortality by making all consciousness a devoured virtual never ending reality clashes with the ultimate evolution of a gamers collective that spends its time in virtual games that are shared collectives?
It's pure genius. Lovely to read.
I wish we had more.
An interesting conclusion to a wild 3 book read. It helps if you are well grounded in physics and math, you won't appreciate it if you aren't. It helps to keep wikipedia nearby as well. For all three books an absolute A for effort. and in this book, I actually laughed at several humorous character interactions, but to understand the humor, it really helps to understand graduate level physics & mathematics, so it is a bit rarefied.
This whole series is targeted at a very small niche of an audience
Sometimes the haze of the of complex terminology and visualizations got in the way of the story.
To compare, John C. Wright's "Count to a Trillion " series is as complex in terminology, but is funnier, more compelling and you are really able to bond with the characters.
So while I enjoyed the ride and the challenge, the author has a tough standard to work from.
I will read more of his work
I also have to give a bravery medal to the publisher, as this must have been done out of love.
This is the third of a trilogy and should not be read standalone. Though honestly, all three novels drop you into the deep end of an imagination pool that just about stretches the limit of what a reader can possibly visualize. So having the first two under your belt merely helps with the plot and characters, it does nothing to help wrap your head around the flamboyant concepts that Rajaniemi hits you with, page after page.

Most of those concepts are mathematical in origin, many have a hint of computer systems about them, many are underpinned by hard physics, but all of them are orders of magnitude above the elaboration of your typical sci-fi novel. But you likely know this because you've read "The Quantum Thief" and "The Fractal Prince". It's merely more of the same here. But that's not a criticism, 'more of the same' when that 'same' is such evocative writing makes for terrific reading.

In terms of plot, this is essentially the end game for Jean le Flambeur, as he works to save those he loves - or thinks he loves, he's so self-deceptive perhaps he doesn't really - against the All-Defector. While others can take full advantage of what is essentially the digitization of the entire solar system, Jean is constrained in how he can manifest, and that limitation introduces various stages of crisis. Still, he's wily and not adverse to a sacrifice or two, but even so, against a foe that refuses compromise and models its opponents perfectly, it is not clear that even Jean can persevere.

This is a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy, and pretty much demands to be read if you've completed the other two novels. And if you haven't read them, do yourself a favor and go buy "The Quantum Thief".