Altered Carbon

Altered Carbon is set in a future where human consciousness can be downloaded into new bodies, and follows Takeshi Kovacs, a former soldier who has been resurrected to solve a murder. The series has been praised for its innovative concept, dark and gritty worldbuilding, and complex characters.

The Altered Carbon is a science fiction novel by Richard K. Morgan. It was first published in 2002 and won the Philip K. Dick Award in 2003. The novel is set in a future where people can be downloaded into new bodies, known as “sleeves”, and human consciousness can be stored on a disk known as a “stack”. Takeshi Kovacs is a former soldier who has been convicted of a crime and is sentenced to centuries of imprisonment. However, he is offered a chance at freedom if he can solve a murder. The novel explores the themes of identity, mortality, and what it means to be human.

Richard K. Morgan’s writing style is characterized by its use of strong language and its focus on action and violence. Morgan is known for his use of graphic violence and language in his novels, which often features scenes of brutal fighting and bloody corpses. His novels are also known for their fast-paced plots and often feature multiple twists and turns.

“Altered Carbon” is a science fiction novel by Richard K. Morgan. It is set in a future where people can transfer their consciousness to new bodies, called “sleeves”. Takeshi Kovacs is a former soldier who has been put into a new sleeve to solve a murder.

The book is well-written and fast-paced. The world-building is excellent, and the characters are well-developed. The plot is twisty and unpredictable. I enjoyed this book a lot.