Starfish by Peter Watts is an awesome novel about transhumanism and broken people and societies. It's got unlikable (as people) characters that you grow to love and a very thought out and unique setting. I can't say I enjoyed the sequel as much, though the concept of Guilt Trip is pretty awesome, and I didn't get more than a chapter or so into the third book. But I strongly recommend Starfish on its own.
This is the monthly thread for posting media of various types that you've found that you enjoy. I find that exposure to LW ideas makes me less likely to enjoy some entertainment media that is otherwise quite popular, and finding media recommended by LWers is a good way to mitigate this. Post what you're reading, listening to, watching, and your opinion of it. Post recommendations to blogs. Post whatever media you feel like discussing! To see previous recommendations, check out the older threads.
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