It might be overrated, there are definitely better scifi novels out there, but it's pretty great, and it has a lot of interesting political theory in it.
There is also the philosophical elements that I find quite interesting, especially the stoic teachings which are quite pronounced in contrast to the anti-stoic stories told these days.
It might be overrated, there are definitely better scifi novels out there, but it's pretty great, and it has a lot of interesting political theory in it.
I didn't hate the books (the first one was best and by a margin), more if it was tagged as science fantasy, it might have been easier.
And yes, the political intrigue, and the concept of "plans within plans" represents most of the best aspects.
There is also the philosophical elements that I find quite interesting, especially the stoic teachings which are quite pronounced in contrast to the anti-stoic stories told these days.
Agreed, the philosophy of mind over the bodies impulses was a strong theme, and the way it was implemented was done quite well in the first book.