Review: Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I made the mistake to watch the first series of Netflix's show based on this book before I read it. Also, I deliberately waited for a month or so after I finished the show because I didn't want that experience to interfere with the reading experience. I had done both things wrong. First of all, it's a great show, but that's not what I'm reviewing here. The book is so much better (as always). And because there were really big changes made when it was turned into the show, there is no reason not to enjoy both versions.

I thought that the world building is really exceptional here. The whole system and the workings of society are very well thought out. The writing and also the twists and turns in the story elevate this book among the great classics, at least for me. It instantly became one of my all-time-favorites.

So I'm planning to read the rest of the series for sure.

I recommend this to sci-fi fans and detective story enthusiasts alike. Also, I recommend this to everyone :D

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