'Perfect State' by Brandon Sanderson explores a futuristic world where humanity exists as brains in jars living in personalized virtual worlds. The protagonist, Emperor Kairominas, is faced with the task of procreation, leading him to interact with another liveborn human in a border state. The novella delves into themes of self-discovery, human relationships, and the concept of reality in a thought-provoking and engaging manner. The writing style combines elements of fantasy and science fiction, offering a unique take on the idea of simulated universes and individual satisfaction.
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Content warnings may include themes of existential discomfort, forced breeding, and the implications surrounding a virtual existence.
Has Romance?
There is a moderate presence of romance as the protagonist is required to form a romantic connection with a woman for procreation, though the relationship feels somewhat forced.
From The Publisher:
A 2016 HUGO AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST NOVELLA From the author of Legion and the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive comes an action-filled novella about privilege, culture clash, and expectations.
God-Emperor Kairominas is lord of all he surveys. He has defeated all foes, has united the entire world beneath his rule, and has mastered the arcane arts. He spends his time sparring with his nemesis, who keeps trying to invade Kai's world.
Except for today. Today, Kai has to go on a date. Forces have conspired to require him to meet with his equal—a woman from another world who has achieved just as much as he has.
What happens when the most important man in the world is forced to have dinner with the most important woman in the world?
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3 comment(s)
Es un relato, de los de dos sentadas y listo, y aún así se las apaña para que el universo te deje con ganas de más, y los personajes al menos dan para entretenidos (muy difícil llegar al nivel de Legion)
Excellent quick read
This short story isn't a masterpiece but it is entertaining, well written, and enjoyable.
It has an interesting concept for the future and I don't want to say anymore for fear of spoiling it!
Cool little novella that mixes fantasy and sci-fi. King Arthur meets the Matrix. This novella has a deleted ending that you can find with a quick google search. I prefer the story WITH the deleted scene. It wraps things up nicer AND adds a little cliffhanger.
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