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Fool's War (Mass Market Paperback)

by Sarah Zettel (Author) "Curran watched the man whose life he required settle onto one of the faux leather couches scattered around the station's reception module ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Warner Books; later printing edition (30 April 1997)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0446602930
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446602938
  • Product Dimensions: 17.1 x 10.6 x 2.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 689,125 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Transporting a freight of information between two human colonies in the far-flung reaches of the universe, Katmer Al-Shei is accused of smuggling artificial intelligence, and stumbles upon a nest of conspiracies.

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A "Recommended Novel" for 1997
Locus Magazine (the Publisher's Weekly of the SF/fantasy world) has just named FOOL'S WAR to its 1997 Recommended Reading list.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Sci-Fi, 27 July 1997
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I have been reading Science Fiction since I was 11, am now 49 and a trained scientist (for whatever that means). I finished Fool's War several weeks ago, and looking back it was one of the more enjoyable science fiction books I have read recently. I usually only read three or four a year now....having read all of the classic stuff. Usually I just catch the Hugo award winners and nominees or ones receiving great reviews. I thought the characters were interesting but more important the premise, the concept of the Fools, the development of an alternative cyber universe was well done. Tthis book is linked to the tradition of fun to read science fiction that moves quickly....Issac Assimov's style. Having Moslem characters, was an interesting part of the book. Too often the main characters are cut of the same cloth...handsome men and compliant blond women. So..if you like accessible science fiction, read this book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, 2 Jan 1998
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One of the more unusual and interesting SF novels I have read recently. Although I agree with some of the other reviewers about weaknesses in the characterization of male characters and less than perfect descriptive skills, the interesting cultural background and plot still make it a very enjoyable read.
Something I did not understand was the reference to Neuromancer (another SF title I like very much) in one of the commentaries - apart from both books including characters zooming around in cyberspace, the background and mood of the books could hardly be more different, Neuromancer being much more high-tech oriented.

In my view definitely superior to "Reclamation", also by Sarah Zettel.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking and exciting., 28 Feb 1999
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are well-developed, the story line is original, there is plenty of fast-paced action, the ending is good - there are no loose ends. It is well-written. This is one of the best sci-fi AI-focused books I have read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very unusual and well written novel
"Fool's War" was Sarah Zettel's second published novel and is one of the best and most original books that a sci-fi author of either sex has written in the last decade... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2006 by Marshall Lord

4.0 out of 5 stars Kept me reading way past bedtime
An intriguing book. SZ keeps getting better and better. I guess I like the "relationship stuff" the male reviewer gripes about. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Muslims and AIs and Fools...Oh my!
It is a very interesting mix of characters and concepts that Sarah Zettel has woven into "Fool's War". Read more
Published on 20 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Page tuner
Definitely a fast-paced plot. A interesting mix of characters. Since the author is a woman, it stands to reason, female characters are better developed. Read more
Published on 15 April 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An intriguing view on AI
Sarah Zettle has a unique view on what AIs are capable of. This novel is an excellent choice for those interested in AI, and even for those who aren't. Read more
Published on 5 Dec 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Nuthin' spectacular.
Is it just me, people? I can't relate to what I call "chick-fiction." Take a female sci-fi author and you're gonna get all this relationship crap. Read more
Published on 21 Oct 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars A perfectly generic book
As noted by some of the reviewers above, this book does not explore new ideas. The Minds of Iain Bank's Culture could use these AIs as sofa cushions. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars entertaining, not mind blowing
Absorbing and entertaining to read, but the thinness of the artificial intelligence character was a definete flaw. Read more
Published on 14 July 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars INTERESTING FEMALE CHARACTERS
I don't usually read hard sci-fi, and I'm assuming this was in that category. It was a bit technical, at least to this humble reader, and didn't really--really--capture me until... Read more
Published on 26 Jun 1998

3.0 out of 5 stars Great concept, but way too technical for the average Joe
Personally, I look for books that haven't been done before, that is why I picked this book up. However, it got so technical that the computer became as much of a character as... Read more
Published on 10 Jun 1998

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