[Book Sip] The Novel of a Legend Among Domestic SF Readers Has Arrived

Some sentences encapsulate the entire content of the book itself, while others instantly reach the reader's heart, creating a connection with the book. We introduce such meaningful sentences excerpted from the books. - Editor's note

It vividly and realistically depicts how future advanced science and technology penetrate not only our surroundings but also our bodies and even our minds. The characters face the following crossroads: "To save yourself or someone you love, will you accept this advanced science and technology into your body?" Those without a choice entrust their bodies to technology and encounter unexpected situations. A work highly praised by novelist Ted Chiang as "truly astonishing."

Now that I realize I live and die in every possible way, who exactly is the being trying to save me from disgrace even at the risk of death?

- "The Infinite Assassin"

His faith flowed backward like a current of light, dispelling the absurd doubts he had felt. The real solution was so obvious and simple?how could he have even thought of surrendering?

- "The Moral Virus Scholar"

'I must feel nothing. I must want to feel nothing. And I must keep choosing so.' Otherwise, everything that was once me will collapse like a sandcastle and be blown away by the wind.

- "Chaff Blown by the Wind"

Why I Am Happy | Written by Greg Egan | Translated by Kim Sang-hoon | Hubble | 532 pages | 18,500 KRW

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