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Broken Angels

Book 2 in the series:Takeshi Kovacs

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In 'Broken Angels', Takeshi Kovacs finds himself embroiled in covert military operations, betrayals, and a war-torn planet as he seeks to uncover and deliver a star gate left behind by an ancient space-faring civilization. The plot is filled with mysterious aliens, combat action, and a blend of science fiction and political intrigue, all presented in a cynical and world-weary tone that adds depth to the story. With a focus on war, archaeology, corporate greed, and Martian artifacts, the book takes readers on a thrilling and eerie journey through a complex and violent world.

The writing style of 'Broken Angels' is described as good, with excellent world-building, intriguing pacing, and a blend of hard sci-fi elements with elements of mystery and political fiction. The author, Richard K. Morgan, showcases his talent for crafting a SciFi world that is both haunting and gripping, drawing readers into a story filled with violence, multi-layered intrigue, and a touch of Lovecraftian atmosphere. The book delves into themes of betrayal, trust, and the value of human life, all while exploring the depths of cyberpunk and digitized experiences with a gritty and tactile sense of style.

Characters:

Characters, particularly Takeshi Kovacs, display moral complexity and darker traits, though side characters lack depth.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is gritty and graphic, engaging with fast-paced action, detailed descriptions, and philosophical insights.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot centers on Takeshi Kovacs engaging in military action with a treasure hunt for Martian artifacts, highlighting themes of conflict and betrayal.

Setting:

The setting is a war-torn planet with rich historical undertones from an ancient Martian civilization.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast with tension-driven sequences but experiences slow moments at times.
I first met Jan Schneider in a Protectorate orbital hospital, three hundred kilometers above the ragged clouds of Sanction IV and in a lot of pain. Technically there wasn’t supposed to be a Protectora...

Notes:

Broken Angels is the second book in the Takeshi Kovacs series by Richard K. Morgan.
The story takes place 30 years after Altered Carbon and shifts to a military and archaeological plot.
Takeshi Kovacs is now a mercenary involved in a war on the planet Sanction IV.
The book features themes of morality, corporate greed, and class conflict.
It introduces a lost Martian civilization that influenced human technology and society.
The novel is less about mystery and more about action and treasure hunting compared to its predecessor.
Moral dilemmas in the book are often dealt with in a pragmatic fashion, leading to violence or death.
Takeshi's character is racially ambiguous, allowing readers to project their own interpretations.
The writing style is described as gritty, dark, and explicit in both violence and sexuality.
Kovacs's abilities include being trained in assassination and having highly enhanced reflexes.
The book explores concepts of identity, reality, personality, and the consequences of advanced technology.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include graphic violence and sexual content.

From The Publisher:

Welcome back to the brash, brutal new world of the twenty-fifth century: where global politics isn't just for planet Earth anymore; and where death is just a break in the action, thanks to the techno-miracle that can preserve human consciousness and download it into one new body after another.

Cynical, quick-on-the-trigger Takeshi Kovacs, the ex-U.N. envoy turned private eye, has changed careers, and bodies, once more . . . trading sleuthing for soldiering as a warrior-for-hire, and helping a far-flung planet's government put down a bloody revolution.

But when it comes to taking sides, the only one Kovacs is ever really on is his own. So when a rogue pilot and a sleazy corporate fat cat offer him a lucrative role in a treacherous treasure hunt, he's only too happy to go AWOL with a band of resurrected soldiers of fortune. All that stands between them and the ancient alien spacecraft they mean to salvage are a massacred city bathed in deadly radiation, unleashed nanotechnolgy with a million ways to kill, and whatever surprises the highly advanced Martian race may have in store. But armed with his genetically engineered instincts, and his trusty twin Kalashnikovs, Takeshi is ready to take on anything-and let the devil take whoever's left behind.

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About the Author:

Richard K. Morgan is the acclaimed author of The Cold Commands, The Steel Remains, Thirteen, Woken Furies, Market Forces, Broken Angels, and Altered Carbon, a New York Times Notable Book that also won the Philip K. Dick Award in 2003….

 
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