Newton's Wake
Newton's Wake
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Future Space • Distant Future
2005
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Newton's Wake by Ken MacLeod, the story follows a person named Lucinda Carlyle who navigates a post-apocalyptic universe, where humanity is recovering from a technological disaster known as the Hard Rapture. Lucinda's journey involves exploring worlds, encountering alien entities, and dealing with remnants of advanced technology, set against a backdrop of interstellar politics and cultural clashing.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Newton's Wake by Ken MacLeod is praised for its engaging storytelling and rich world-building, set in a post-singularity universe. Critics appreciate its blend of political intrigue and humor. However, some find the plot convoluted and characters underdeveloped. Overall, it's celebrated for innovative ideas but may not satisfy all readers' narrative expectations.
Who Should Read Newton's Wake?
Readers who enjoy Newton's Wake by Ken MacLeod are likely fans of space opera and speculative fiction, akin to those who appreciate Iain M. Banks' Culture series or Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space. They relish complex future societies, witty prose, and the exploration of political and technological themes.
2,953 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Newton's Wake is a novel by Ken MacLeod that blends elements of space opera with post-singularity themes, exploring a universe shaped by the remnants of a catastrophic technological event known as the War of the Singularities.
The book was published in 2004 and received nominations for prominent science fiction awards, including the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel.
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Ken MacLeod, known for his background in both science fiction writing and his interest in political theory, infuses Newton's Wake with intricate social and political commentary reflective of his academic interests.
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Novel • Fiction
Future Space • Distant Future
2005
Adult
18+ years
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