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Permutation City

Greg Egan
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Permutation City

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Greg Egan

Permutation City

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virtual Reality • Near Future

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Permutation City by Greg Egan explores the concept of consciousness and digital immortality. Individuals interested in the shift from physical to virtual existence engage with advanced simulations and virtual worlds. The story examines identity, reality, and technology's role in shaping human experience, challenging the boundaries between the tangible and the simulated.

Informative

Mysterious

Contemplative

Challenging

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.2

14,005 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Permutation City by Greg Egan is praised for its ambitious exploration of consciousness and reality, offering a deeply philosophical narrative interwoven with complex scientific ideas. However, some readers find its dense theoretical content challenging, potentially overshadowing character development. The novel is intellectually stimulating but may demand patience from those less inclined toward hard science fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Permutation City?

A reader who enjoys Permutation City by Greg Egan likely favors mind-bending, philosophical sci-fi exploring simulated realities and consciousness. Fans of Philip K. Dick's Ubik or Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash for their exploration of identity and virtual worlds would be particularly captivated.

4.2

14,005 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Virtual Reality • Near Future

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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