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The Sky Road by Ken MacLeod

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In The Sky Road, did you enjoy ...

... the intricate worldbuilding and exploration of speculative societies?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you were fascinated by the richly imagined future history and contrasting societies in The Sky Road, you'll find The Dispossessed equally rewarding. Le Guin masterfully creates two complex worlds—one anarchist, one capitalist—and follows Shevek, a physicist whose journey bridges both, delving deep into history, culture, and ideology.

... the non-linear, layered storytelling?

The Shadow of the Torturer by Gene Wolfe

Much like The Sky Road's interwoven timelines and narrative complexity, The Shadow of the Torturer offers a richly layered, non-linear narrative. You'll be drawn into Severian's recollections, piecing together a far-future world and unfolding mysteries as you go.

... the morally complex protagonists navigating ambiguous futures?

The Stars My Destination by Alfred Bester

If you were captivated by the ambiguous heroes and ethical dilemmas in The Sky Road, you'll be fascinated by Gully Foyle's ruthless quest for revenge in The Stars My Destination. Bester's anti-hero blurs the line between right and wrong in a frenetic, unpredictable future.

... the epic sense of scale and sweeping vision of humanity’s future?

2312 by Kim Stanley Robinson

If you loved the epic, multi-generational sweep and the way The Sky Road blends past and future, 2312 will take you on a grand tour of the solar system. Robinson’s narrative spans planets, centuries, and societies, weaving together personal stories with humanity’s fate.

... the exploration of dystopian societies and political power?

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

If the political maneuvering and critique of power structures in The Sky Road intrigued you, The Handmaid's Tale offers a chilling vision of an oppressive regime and the resistance within. Offred’s tale of survival and subversion will resonate with your appreciation for political nuance.

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