Much of this history parallels ours, but several technological differences are evident. Giant dirigibles travel the world, serving as a primary means of shipping, and existing as sovereign states. Most significantly, the process of augmenting brain power is expanding, leading to the ability to give a monkey human-like intelligence, and to load a complete human personality into "gelware."
When the monkey, the crown prince, a dirigible captain, a journalist, and others team up to uncover and thwart a plot to usurp the throne (in a way), start a major world war, and reshape the human race, there is no shortage of adventure and action. Powell writes with wit, an ear for action, and a snarky attitude. The result is a thoroughly enjoyable adventure.
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