Altered Carbon (Takeshi Kovacs, #1)
by Richard K. Morgan
Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan holds a highly rated rating of 4.10 out of 5, based on 41.5K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 526 pages.
About Altered Carbon
It's the twenty-fifth century, and advances in technology have redefined life itself. A person's consciousness can now be stored in the brain and downloaded into a new body (or "sleeve"), making death nothing more than a minor blip on a screen. Onetime U.N. Envoy Takeshi Kovacs has been killed before, but his last death was particularly painful. Resleeved into a body in Bay City (formerly San Francisco), Kovacs is thrown into the dark heart of a shady, far-reaching conspiracy that is vicious even by the standards of a society that treats existence as something that can be bought and sold. For Kovacs, the shell that blew a hole in his chest was only the beginning.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Richard K. Morgan |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 526 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.10 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 41,505 |
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What genre is Altered Carbon?
Altered Carbon is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Altered Carbon worth reading?
Based on 41.5K reader ratings, Altered Carbon has an average score of 4.10 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Altered Carbon?
Altered Carbon has 526 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Altered Carbon?
Altered Carbon was written by Richard K. Morgan. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Altered Carbon?
The ISBN-13 for Altered Carbon is 9780345457690.0.
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