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Stross' first novel is ambitious in spades and successful a striking amount of the time. Some may find the satire laid on a bit thick - others will find it delicious. He has been accused of being a bit on the cold side but this book is such fun that I simply can't go along with that assessment. Plus I like his main characters.

This is one of those books that may infuriate you if you don't get the jokes: you'll find the author a little too smart for his own good. But Stross' ideas are stunning and -- in my opinion -- he pulls you right along if you will let him.

Not recounting the plot. That is for you to discover.

What happens when a galactic overmind oversees causality violations to protect its post-singularity existence? "Singularity Sky" blows open a whole new way of looking at the galaxy, in a rip-roaring, politically savvy, and hugely fun book.

Just re-read this for the Xenagia book club and enjoyed it. I found a lot of little details I enjoyed and character details that I think go a long way to answering criticisms that Mansour and Martin are ciphers.

Its a lot of fun and I'm glad I re-read it.