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River Of Gods by Ian McDonald
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... the intricately built future society and diverse cultural landscape?
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
If you were fascinated by the richly detailed near-future India in River of Gods, you'll be absorbed by the meticulously crafted vision of future Thailand in The Windup Girl. Bacigalupi dives deep into biopunk technology, political intrigue, and global tensions through multiple characters like Anderson Lake and Emiko, offering a world as vivid and immersive as McDonald’s.
... a sprawling cast of intersecting lives and perspectives?
Blackfish City by Sam J. Miller
If you enjoyed how River of Gods weaves together the stories of characters like Shiv, Lisa, and Najia in a mosaic of perspectives, Blackfish City will hook you with its ensemble of citizens—Kaev, Soq, Fill, and others—each with their own role in the floating city of Qaanaaq. Their converging journeys bring the city and its mysteries to life.
... the grand, epic scope spanning societies and decades?
Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson
If the ambitious, sweeping narrative of River of Gods—covering generations, politics, and seismic shifts—drew you in, Red Mars offers a similarly epic journey. Follow Maya, Frank, and John as they shape the future of Mars over decades, with vast worldbuilding and high-stakes drama.
... the exploration of artificial intelligence and philosophical questions of consciousness?
Permutation City by Greg Egan
If you found the AIs of River of Gods—like the mysterious Brahma and the questions raised about mind, self, and reality—compelling, Permutation City will stretch your imagination even further. Egan’s novel is a mind-bending dive into digital minds, simulated realities, and the boundaries of identity.
... complex, multi-layered plotting with technological intrigue?
The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi
If you loved tracking the interwoven, twisty plotlines and technological puzzles of River of Gods, The Quantum Thief will thrill you with its layered mysteries, shifting allegiances, and inventive use of future tech as Jean le Flambeur and Mieli navigate the Martian city of Oubliette.
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