The Embedding
The Embedding
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1970s
1989
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Embedding by Ian Watson, human experiments with a language-altering drug intersect with an alien species' search for understanding. As scientists explore embedding linguistic structures, individuals involved face profound communication challenges and existential dilemmas. The narrative explores the connections between language, perception, and consciousness.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Challenging
Informative
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Embedding by Ian Watson is praised for its innovative exploration of linguistic theory and cerebral science fiction elements. Readers appreciate its intellectual depth and unique narrative. However, some criticize its complex language and dense plotting, which may challenge casual readers. Overall, it offers a thought-provoking experience for fans of sophisticated sci-fi.
Who Should Read The Embedding?
Readers who enjoy complex linguistics, cognitive science, and speculative fiction would be drawn to Ian Watson's The Embedding. Fans of novels like Ted Chiang's Stories of Your Life and Others or Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness may also find this book intriguing due to its exploration of language and thought.
820 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
England • 1970s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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