Echopraxia
Echopraxia
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Near Future • Mid-21st century
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Echopraxia, individuals navigate a post-human world alongside sentient machines, vampires, and dysfunctional societies. Biologist Daniel Brüks joins an unforgettable journey involving anomalous phenomena and consciousness exploration, challenging notions of free will and identity. As part of the Firefall series, this speculative fiction extends themes from Blindsight.
Mysterious
Dark
Suspenseful
Informative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Echopraxia by Peter Watts immerses readers in a complex narrative rich with scientific accuracy and philosophical depth. Positively, the novel is praised for its imaginative world-building and thought-provoking themes. However, the dense prose and intricate plot may deter some readers looking for a straightforward story experience. Overall, it's a challenging yet rewarding read.
Who Should Read Echopraxia?
Echopraxia by Peter Watts appeals to readers fascinated by hard science fiction and existential themes, akin to fans of Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon the Deep and Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey. Those who enjoy complex, cerebral narratives with philosophical depth will appreciate its intricate exploration of consciousness and biotechnology.
13,705 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Near Future • Mid-21st century
2014
Adult
18+ years
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