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puzzledmint t1_j8n0e41 wrote
Dead Space by Kali Wallace
youngbarbarian OP t1_j8n0hnu wrote
Yes, that's a great example actually! It's been a while since I've read the two main Hyperion books but it's true that the shrike is totally non-human. If I remember right there's also the priest chapter which contains compelling examples of unique aliens. Can't remember if they were humanoid or not.
youngbarbarian OP t1_j8n0jqn wrote
Haven't heard of that one - will have a look. Thanks!
HyperFunk_Zone t1_j8n0n9s wrote
HyperFunk_Zone t1_j8n0xvk wrote
Also the technocore
tnfrs t1_j8n2doz wrote
guess you gotta finish to find out
terriblemammuthus t1_j8n2lom wrote
Spin by Robert Charles Wilson
DungeonMaster24 t1_j8n3yc9 wrote
"All Systems Red" and the rest of the Murderbot Diaries.
https://www.goodreads.com/series/191900-the-murderbot-diaries
sadetheruiner t1_j8n4jve wrote
I just started All Systems Red, it’s good so far.
youngbarbarian OP t1_j8n5nlx wrote
Looks interesting - what gave the AI character a non-human feel for you?
Orgot t1_j8n9ork wrote
For me, nothing at all. Murderbot reads as an introvert who may not be neurotypical, but their motivations and actions are hardly alien.
youngbarbarian OP t1_j8na0nt wrote
This is what I’ve found in many AI characters. They can be compelling, complex and interesting to read, but their motivations and behaviour always seems unmistakably human.
polite_owl t1_j8nd1jh wrote
I fear the wayfarers series might potray AIs as too human-like, but it also explores how others would perceive them, how romantic relationships would work/be viewed, and the difficulties they experience trying to fit in.
Highly recommend! The second book does focus on these topics a bit more than the first though!
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tnfrs t1_j8n023u wrote
Have you read the Hyperion series?