Hello!
Here’s my reading highlight:
A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1) by Arkady Martine
4 stars
I listened to the audiobook, but I think this book would be better enjoyed in written form. There were a number of technicalities, such as the naming conventions, the different peoples and the system of the Teixcalaanli Empire that would have been beneficial to turn the page to reference.
I enjoyed the political intrigue, and, as a science fiction novel, it raised many questions on memory, death, algorithms and technology. It was full of food for thought. Are algorithms neutral or biased to the perspective of the person who designed them? (I think they are biased) With the enhancement of artificial intelligence, will there come a time when we can preserve the memory and thoughts of a person who has passed away (as a living system)? Will it still be death as we know it or just the decay of that person’s flesh?
The book ended at a sweet spot for me, so I don’t think I’ll be reading the next book in the series.
poetryandproze 