Hannu Rajaniemi Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Exploring the concept of masculinity in a changing world, this book critiques the stagnant evolution of men in modern society. It contrasts the fading ideals of the Mad Men era with contemporary challenges, highlighting the struggles men face in redefining their identities amid shifting societal expectations. The narrative delves into the complexities of manliness, urging a reevaluation of traditional roles and the impact of cultural change on male identity.

I burned through it in two days. Great book: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spook. [on SUMMERLAND] Ian McDonald

Mindblowingly inventive and beautifully written short stories from the most exciting new name in SF

With his infectious love of storytelling in all its forms, his rich characterisation and his unrivalled grasp of thrillingly bizarre cutting-edge science, Hannu Rajaniemi has swiftly set a new benchmark for SF in the 21st century. And now with his third novel he completes the tale of his gentleman rogue, the many lives and minds of Jean de Flambeur. Influenced as much by the fin de siecle novels of Maurice leBlanc as he is by the greats of SF, Rajaniemi weaves intricate, warm capers through dazzling science, extraordinary visions of wild future and deep conjecture on the nature of reality and story. And now we find out what will happen to Jean, his employer Miele, the independently minded ship Perhonnen and the rest of a fractured and diverse humanity flung through the solar system.

Sensational science fiction from a new global star in the genre.

Broken free from a nightmarish distant-future prison by a mysterious woman who offers him his life back if he will complete the ultimate heist he left unfinished, con man Jean le Flambeur is pursued in worlds where people communicate through shared memories.