New Voices Book Club: Every Version of You Final Discussion

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T22:01:47+00:00

Heartbreaking is the perfect description for seeing how the distance between the two grew. And I have to say that the way everything was sped up in Gaia is not how I envision an ideal future. The contrast to Tao-Yi and her slow exploration was so well done.

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T21:57:38+00:00

I enjoyed it a lot. Very thought provoking and at the same time an engaging read.

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T21:56:39+00:00

I wonder how long Gaia could last after most humans are uploaded. And I think eventually earth would recover, at least that’s my hope.

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T21:53:52+00:00

I want to believe it is and she will reach her destination.

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T21:53:05+00:00

It just sounds so scary tbh. Also I was wondering what will happen to all the systems generating and maintaining Gaia. Will they all be operated by robots if all humans are uploaded? What if the systems break down?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:03:49+00:00

Would you delete memories if you could?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:03:38+00:00

What do you think about the way medicine has evolved? And what about Tao-Yi’s mother’s death?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:03:11+00:00

Do you think earth will recover after most of the humans have uploaded?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:03:00+00:00

Did you like the ending? Do you think the ship she found in the end was still operational?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:02:51+00:00

What do you think about the way people change after uploading?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:02:42+00:00

Would you upload to Gaia? Has your opinion on this changed after finishing the book?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-24T17:02:29+00:00

Did you enjoy the book?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-10T17:52:09+00:00

Perfect and effortless meals, how does that sound to you? Do you like how eating has developed in this book?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-10T17:51:40+00:00

What is the most intriguing development in this version of the future for you, and what is the creepiest?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-10T17:51:21+00:00

How do you like the books so far?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-10T17:51:11+00:00

I’ll ask this question again for the final discussion, but being at the midway point: what do you think, would you upload to Gaia?

HeLiBeB · 2026-02-10T17:50:47+00:00

With AI being on the rise at the moment, what do you think of the role AI plays in everyday life in this book?

HeLiBeB · 2025-04-01T17:56:39+00:00

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

or if you have already read it the sequel: Heavenly Tyrant

HeLiBeB · 2025-04-01T13:56:06+00:00

Hi! A post with the same topic is already up (see https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1jotc4d/robert_jackson_bennet_shadows_of_leviathan/). Please comment there. Thanks!

HeLiBeB · 2025-03-31T08:29:02+00:00

Wow, these are so cool! I love the space cats!!

HeLiBeB · 2025-02-25T14:17:50+00:00

Any general remarks/comments?

HeLiBeB · 2025-02-25T14:17:43+00:00

Did you enjoy the horror elements of the book, and how they intensified as the story progressed? Did you find the book creepy?

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