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If you enjoyed the wild journey of Guig and his fellow 'immortals' as they chase power and survival in The Computer Connection, you'll love following Abelard Lindsay in Schismatrix. Lindsay's relentless drive to shape post-human society, along with the political scheming and technological transformations, creates a similarly propulsive and ambitious adventure.
Did the unpredictable group dynamics and bizarre personalities of Bester's immortals keep you hooked? Stand on Zanzibar offers a sprawling, interconnected cast—like Norman House and Donald Hogan—whose stories crisscross through a frenetic, overpopulated world. The shifting perspectives and mosaic style make for a similarly vibrant ensemble experience.
If you were fascinated by the questionable ethics and shifting alliances among immortals like Guig and Hys, you'll appreciate Lorq Von Ray and his crew in Nova. Delany's characters blur the lines between heroism and self-interest, making every decision feel thrillingly unpredictable.
If Bester's irreverent tone and clever banter made The Computer Connection a joy to read, then Vonnegut's The Sirens of Titan will be right up your alley. From Malachi Constant's misadventures to Winston Niles Rumfoord's cosmic pranks, Vonnegut delivers biting humor and absurdity throughout his sci-fi odyssey.
If the dizzying revelations and constant reversals in The Computer Connection kept you on your toes, The Stars My Destination is a must-read. Bester crafts a breakneck plot full of shocking turns, especially as Gully Foyle's quest for revenge takes him far beyond what you—or he—ever expected.
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