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The Star Fraction by Ken MacLeod

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In The Star Fraction, did you enjoy ...

... morally complex protagonists and their struggles in a near-future society?

Market Forces by Richard K. Morgan

If you found yourself drawn to Moh Kohn’s conflicted decisions and the morally gray activism in The Star Fraction, you’ll appreciate Market Forces. Chris Faulkner navigates a brutal corporate world where ethics are a luxury, and his choices force you to question the very nature of heroism and complicity in a cutthroat system.

... detailed worldbuilding of political systems and societies?

The Dispossessed by Ursula K. Le Guin

If you enjoyed the intricately crafted future Britain in The Star Fraction—with its anarchist enclaves, corporate city-states, and deep historical context—then The Dispossessed will fascinate you. Le Guin’s depiction of the contrasting worlds of Anarres and Urras offers a profound, fully realized exploration of revolutionary societies and their costs.

... multi-layered plots with political conspiracies?

The Shockwave Rider by John Brunner

If you were captivated by the tangled webs of secrets, surveillance, and rebellion in The Star Fraction, you’ll love The Shockwave Rider. Nick Haflinger’s journey through a fractured, data-driven society is layered with conspiracies and shifting alliances, keeping you guessing until the very end.

... political intrigue and revolutionary movements?

Walkaway by Cory Doctorow

If the power struggles, subversive movements, and radical politics of The Star Fraction drew you in, Walkaway delivers a fresh, near-future tale of rebellion. Follow Hubert, Etc. and his companions as they challenge the world’s entrenched powers, navigating betrayals and new social experiments.

... hard science fiction with plausible technology and societal change?

Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson

If you admired Ken MacLeod’s attention to technological plausibility and the thoughtful integration of politics and science in The Star Fraction, then Red Mars is a must-read. Robinson’s portrayal of the first colonizers of Mars is packed with real science, engineering challenges, and complex social dynamics.

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