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The Artificial Kid (Cortext) [Paperback]

Bruce Sterling (Author), William Gibson (Introduction)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Wired Books; Reissue edition (6 Nov 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 188886916X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1888869163
  • Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 12.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 155,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The ultra-rich satellite-dwellers orbiting t he planet Reverie love to tune in to the televised exploits of combat artist, The Artificial Kid. But when an enemy disc overs a secret from his past, the Kid must face the fiercest battle of his life. '

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable - probably better aimed at cyberpunk fans 23 May 2000
By Damian Johnson
Format:Paperback
I was desperate to read this book after having come into contact with "The Difference Engine". I like Sterling's writing style and the plot kept me hooked all through. Not a standard kill-fest, as a lot of this genre can be, so if that's what your looking for - go elsewhere.

The Artificial Kid appears to be a young man - but has actually led many lifetimes - all of which have been devoted to the pursuit of excellence in the sphere of combat. This gives him a huge edge in his chosen career. That of "combat artiste" - very popular in the media.

The book begins with very cyberpunk origins, enters something of a traditional sf phase - dabbles in philosophy and carries the reader with it on an enjoyable ride. Don't worry, the plot is easy to follow and isn't too eclectic - its just not standard fayre - a big plus in my book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars a wonderful, enjoyable, creative book 24 July 2006
By Kurt Rellians
Format:Paperback
Various weird and very unique characters are thrown together, fleeing for their lives. They learn each others' secrets and develop as characters. Lots of very intelligent twists, uses many imaginative sci fi ideas creatively. Also very romantic I thought. Deserves great recognition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Violence as performance art, floating islands and more 16 Oct 1999
By paul@pawa.demon.co.uk
Format:Paperback
RT, the Artificial Kid, is a video violence artist - kind of a computer game character but for real. Great novel, ripping good fun at the beginning though the ending doesn't really punch it's weight.

I never did work out the character that William Gibson thinks is the reincarnation of Richard Burton (the explorer, not the actor) - read the foreward...

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