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“They ranged from bleakly depressing (due to an excess of realism) to highly unlikely (due to an excess of optimism).”

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Book:Network Effect

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Martha Wells, born on September 1, 1964, is an American science fiction and fantasy fiction writer. Her works are known for their unique worldviews and profound character development, with notable series including 'The Books of the Raksura' and 'The City and the Forest'. more

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