Blood Music

What stands out in this book is the seamless blend of hard science with the human element, intertwined with a philosophical exploration of what it means to be human and the ethical quandaries that can arise from scientific progress. This mix allows us to connect with the characters on a human level while contemplating the profound scientific ideas at play.

The further I went through the book, the weirder the story became - the story's climax is a thrilling and mind-bending experience, where the consequences of the noocytes' evolution come to the forefront in a way that challenges understanding of reality and existence.

I really liked this book, the story really grips your curiosity, and the characters are believable and well developed. My only issue was with the last quarter of the book, which is really, really strange compared to the rest - I'm not sure if this is actually a bad thing, but with all biology and genetics' scientific terms and explanations, discussions with noocytes, and abrupt introduction to the Information mechanics, it became a bit hard to follow. I've found the ending to be too abstract and lacking in a definitive resolution, but it was an interesting experience and definitely thought provoking.