Altered Carbon
Richard K. Morgan
10 people recommended it in 9 threads, 2011–2023.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
The Altered Carbon trilogy has depth and sublime world-building that I have now enjoyed at least a half dozen times.
It's also his most tautly plotted novel because of the detective noir framework.
Altered Carbon, read it before you watch it imho. Amazing, awesome book/series.
Where it comes up
- The Best Science Fiction Books (According to Reddit) 2011 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Any interesting books you have read lately? 2023 · 1 recommendation
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- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- My Favorite Books 2020 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Which books have you read more than once? 2020 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What book have you given as a gift? 2016 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: Best books you read in 2012 2012 · 1 recommendation