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A cool story with a lot of great characters - and for once, a woman is the lead character in a sci-fi novel!

Set in a future that is, by turns, bleak and beautiful, wildly fantastic and grittily real, this is, I think, a fine first novel by Clarke. Don't let the action-figure cover fool you - this is no computer game turned fiction. It's true science fiction, sure, that gives its characters more to do than blast things out of the sky. Not that there aren't things to blast, of course, for where would an action tale be without enemies? But everyone has a story and all characters have dimension. A simple tale of revenge is enriched with a sympathetic and complex cast. Unexpected and distinctive chapters enlighten a disturbing otherness. Indecision, obsession, emotional inhibition, narrowmindedness and a careless media are as much enemies to this future society as "Karaashi fighters." Everything is in place to make this a thoughtful read, whether or not you "like" science fiction. I was pleased that both the women and the men were capable and courageous. I want one of those AeroDarts to fly...

I am not generally a fan of science fiction but this book made a convert of me! It is an enthralling story with a strong and intelligent female lead, and is fastpaced and well written. In short, a great read!