Book description
In rare lucid moments you see that you are enslaved. You tell yourself that The Service is a helpful interface providing your mind with continual aid and stimulation, but you know it's a lie.
Patrick Whiteside can help you. He doesn't require much: An open mind. Determination. The ability to…
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1 author picked Ancestor as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I always love a good near-future sci-fi book and the opening pages of this graphic novel deliver wonderful technological details in spades, including a ubiquitous “Service” pictured as floating pools of word balloons that cleverly conveys information overload. Then a sharp twist takes the story in a whole new, utterly unexpected direction I won’t ruin for you… Just read it.
From Sophie's list on The best graphic novels for speculative fiction lovers.
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