Mappa Mundi

I enjoyed Mappa Mundi as a hard SF thriller, and as a discussion of the possible influence the existence of mind-altering technology might have on human society. The story itself was very interesting on an intellectual level, though I had very little emotional attachment to the characters. I enjoyed the discussions about what constitutes a person's 'self', and how MappaWare should be used, if at all, to improve the world. There were many conflicting sides trying to pursue what they thought was right, mostly through the use of manipulation and deceit.

However, the complexities of the plot seemed to overshadow the development of the many major characters. Also, I was a little disappointed with the conclusion, which seemed almost to render the entire story pointless. On the one hand, I enjoyed the technology and the political-machination-filled plot, but on the other, I was bothered by my lack of emotional connection and the unsatisfying conclusion.

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