Blindsight
Blindsight
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Space • 2080s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In the novel Blindsight by Peter Watts, a team of astronauts, including a person with autism and a reanimated vampire, venture into space to investigate an enigmatic alien presence. As they explore, they confront profound questions about consciousness, identity, and the nature of intelligence, challenging human understanding of life and sentience.
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Unnerving
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Blindsight by Peter Watts is lauded for its intricate exploration of consciousness and alien intelligence, presenting a hard science fiction narrative that's intellectually stimulating. The novel's complex themes and detailed scientific elements are praised, though some readers find its dense prose and philosophical depth challenging. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read for sci-fi enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Blindsight?
A reader who enjoys Blindsight by Peter Watts likely favors hard science fiction with philosophical depth, akin to fans of Arthur C. Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama or Cixin Liu's The Three-Body Problem. They appreciate intricate plots, explorations of consciousness and alien contact, and thought-provoking scientific concepts.
55,460 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Space • 2080s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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