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Autonomous

By Annalee Newitz
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Autonomous by Annalee Newitz is set in a near-future world where pharmaceutical patents affect human lives deeply. The story follows Jack, a drug pirate who reverse-engineers expensive drugs to make them accessible, and her unintended consequence when one of her drugs causes irreversible dependency. She is pursued by International Patent Detection Authority agents, including a soldier and a highly advanced robot trying to arrest her, as they navigate a world questioning freedom and autonomy.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy fast-paced, futuristic stories that explore themes of intellectual property and human rights. Set in a world where big pharma wields power and biotech piracy challenges corporate norms, it's perfect for fans of speculative fiction that combines thrilling action with ethical dilemmas. Fans of thought-provoking sci-fi with a twist of social commentary might find this narrative especially gripping.

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Autonomous

A wildly inventive science fiction debut from the co-founder of io9 - 'Something genuinely and thrillingly new' William Gibson

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Autonomous is to biotech and AI what Neuromancer was to the internet — NEAL STEPHENSON

'Something genuinely and thrillingly new' — WILLIAM GIBSON

'Holy hell. Autonomous is remarkable' — LAUREN BEUKES

WINNER OF THE 2018 LAMBDA AWARD FOR SFF

SHORTLISTED FOR THE NEBULA AWARD 2018

SHORTLISTED FOR THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST DEBUT 2018

Earth, 2144. Jack is an anti-patent scientist turned drug pirate, traversing the world in a submarine as a pharmaceutical Robin Hood, fabricating cheap medicines for those who can't otherwise afford them. But her latest drug hack has left a trail of lethal overdoses as people become addicted to their work, doing repetitive tasks until they become unsafe or insane.

Hot on her trail is an unlikely pair: Eliasz, a brooding military agent, and his indentured robotic partner, Paladin. As they race to stop information about the sinister origins of Jack's drug from getting out, they begin to form an uncommonly close bond that neither of them fully understands.

And underlying it all is one fundamental question: is freedom possible in a culture where everything, even people, can be owned?

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Autonomous by Annalee Newitz has been praised for its originality, bursting with innovative ideas and a deep emotional resonance. Readers have found it intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking, drawing comparisons to the impact Neuromancer had on internet-themed fiction. The book has been described as fascinating and thrilling, living up to expectations with its engaging narrative and insightful exploration of biotech and AI.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356511221

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 222g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Annalee Newitz is an American journalist, editor and author of both fiction and non-fiction. They are the recipient of a Knight Science Journalism Fellowship from MIT, and have written for Popular Science, Wired and the San Francisco Bay Guardian. Annalee co-founded the science fiction website io9 and served as editor-in-chief from 2008-2015, and subsequently edited Gizmodo. As of 2016, Annalee is tech culture editor at the technology site Ars Technica.

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