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# Nexus: Nexus Arc Book 1

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Review: Perfect! - If I could give this book six stars, I would ... it's truly that good. And this is even more incredible considering that this is this author's first real work of fiction. Everything about this book is captivating. The central concept (that of nano-scale bots that, over time, modify, enhance, and upgrade the very structure of your brain until it becomes cybernetic) is, initially, somewhat hard to swallow. Indeed, some of the exposition concerning how this works, how it's possible, etcetera, proves to be the weakest area in the book, and while it's not entirely conveyed as magic, it's more often than not glossed over a little. Ultimately, that doesn't affect the plot, though. Very quickly, you come to accept the concept of the Nexus, how it works and what it does, in a natural, off-hand way. It's at this point that the story really hits its pace and holds it unflinchingly throughout the book, while also seemlessly layering in lengthier dialogue that takes a "debate" format (a la Michael Crichton) in extolling the virtues of the technology while condemning the supposed downsides. As a concept, conflicts about the Nexus upgrade reads like a cross between the classic drug debate and the continual striving to achieve equality for all people. Perhaps it's intentionally that the author subtley likens the Nexus "drug" to other middle-of-the-road controlled substances like marijuanna; indeed, many of the scenes involving regular users of Nexus reads either like a hippie commune or a hangout with pot. But the author handles this more intelligently than that; Nexus is quickly shown as something with far greater potential than simply "a drug" to get high with. It's through the miriad conflicts between characters on each side of the "problem" that the author demonstrates his mastery of concept about a controversial near-future technology. And this is where the story gets even better. After some initial warm-up, lengthier bits of exposition, character introductions, and conflict creations, the plot doubles its pace and doesn't let up. It quickly becomes a globe-trotting, crime-fighting adventure worthy of any cinema-quality production. But this is not to say anything is rushed; even at this stage, there continues to be extensive discussion concerning the nature of Nexus and whether it should be banned or embraced. This is handled so well that any reader can easily find themselves agreeing with either opinion, and potentially being right in their conclusion. Ultimately, a lot of people die in this novel, and so the reader couldn't be faulted for seeing Nexus as a bad thing (again, think of the War on Drugs). As far as characters go, the author handles this superbly as well. You can pretty easily relate to just about any of the people involved in the plot, right down to some of the bad guys and "throw-away" characters that are only present for one chapter. The backgrounds of many of these people are introduced beautifuly and are (maybe other than for ONE of them) largely believable. There is plenty of internal conflict that occurs with the main characters, and this too is realized naturally and in such a way as to make you sympathetic to them, even if they're supposed to be an antagonist. When it comes down to it, this book handles A LOT of near-future concepts effortlessly and naturally. Try cataloging all of them once you finish, and you might be surprised at how many things come up. But more than just being a concept sci-fi, the plot approaches things in such a smooth way as to make the book surprisingly easy and enjoyable to read. Michael Crichton was one of the greatest concept sci-fi writers to live, and his passing was unfortunate, but if you loved his work, you'll probably love this author just as much.
Review: Pleasingly thought provoking...and action packed - I found the first few pages of 'Nexus' a little stilted and was slightly worried that it would be another good idea badly told. I needn't have been. 'Nexus' is well paced and utterly thought-provoking, and after my shaky start it launched into a compelling story that packs a punch as both an action adventure and extremely believable future view. The premise is pretty straightforward - naive geeks create mind altering nano-tech with no comprehension of how the "Powers That Be" will come down on them - but the characters and the nuances of what it means to turn your brain into a minicomputer that can be programmed at will are what powers the plot. Our geek hero is Kaden Lane, a young, idealistic neuroscientist in training who has already pushed way beyond the boundaries of what is legal in this future United States, let alone what is moral. His apparent nemesis is Samantha Cataranes, a super secret agent with an inimical view of Kade's way of being. Forced together as pawns in a larger game, their journey of private challenges and personal growth is emotive and engaging. The whole point of Nexus is to get under the skin of another person, and Naam does this particularly well. His vision of a übertech United States essentially at war with the future is fundamentally scary - and all to realistic. Lie, cheat, steal...whatever it takes to maintain the status quo is the motto of the Government of the Day, and if that means dropping Special Forces into other countries for a little snatch and grab, well that's OK so long as nobody leaves a trace. The fact that they do so with a vast array of very sneaky spy toys only adds to the fun. Indeed, the "concept count" for Nexus is very high, with Naam ranging wide on neuroscience, biological enhancements, brains in a box and general weaponry. But unlike some other authors, these concepts remain accessible to us mere mortals (Stross, I'm thinking of you). All of which means that as I write this, 'Nexus' has only 4 and 5 star reviews, which across 80-odd people reinforces that this is a novel worth reading.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #575,152 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #323 in Technothrillers (Books) #364 in Hard Science Fiction (Books) #6,847 in Science Fiction Adventures |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 3,685 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect!
*by A***Y on August 27, 2013*

If I could give this book six stars, I would ... it's truly that good. And this is even more incredible considering that this is this author's first real work of fiction. Everything about this book is captivating. The central concept (that of nano-scale bots that, over time, modify, enhance, and upgrade the very structure of your brain until it becomes cybernetic) is, initially, somewhat hard to swallow. Indeed, some of the exposition concerning how this works, how it's possible, etcetera, proves to be the weakest area in the book, and while it's not entirely conveyed as magic, it's more often than not glossed over a little. Ultimately, that doesn't affect the plot, though. Very quickly, you come to accept the concept of the Nexus, how it works and what it does, in a natural, off-hand way. It's at this point that the story really hits its pace and holds it unflinchingly throughout the book, while also seemlessly layering in lengthier dialogue that takes a "debate" format (a la Michael Crichton) in extolling the virtues of the technology while condemning the supposed downsides. As a concept, conflicts about the Nexus upgrade reads like a cross between the classic drug debate and the continual striving to achieve equality for all people. Perhaps it's intentionally that the author subtley likens the Nexus "drug" to other middle-of-the-road controlled substances like marijuanna; indeed, many of the scenes involving regular users of Nexus reads either like a hippie commune or a hangout with pot. But the author handles this more intelligently than that; Nexus is quickly shown as something with far greater potential than simply "a drug" to get high with. It's through the miriad conflicts between characters on each side of the "problem" that the author demonstrates his mastery of concept about a controversial near-future technology. And this is where the story gets even better. After some initial warm-up, lengthier bits of exposition, character introductions, and conflict creations, the plot doubles its pace and doesn't let up. It quickly becomes a globe-trotting, crime-fighting adventure worthy of any cinema-quality production. But this is not to say anything is rushed; even at this stage, there continues to be extensive discussion concerning the nature of Nexus and whether it should be banned or embraced. This is handled so well that any reader can easily find themselves agreeing with either opinion, and potentially being right in their conclusion. Ultimately, a lot of people die in this novel, and so the reader couldn't be faulted for seeing Nexus as a bad thing (again, think of the War on Drugs). As far as characters go, the author handles this superbly as well. You can pretty easily relate to just about any of the people involved in the plot, right down to some of the bad guys and "throw-away" characters that are only present for one chapter. The backgrounds of many of these people are introduced beautifuly and are (maybe other than for ONE of them) largely believable. There is plenty of internal conflict that occurs with the main characters, and this too is realized naturally and in such a way as to make you sympathetic to them, even if they're supposed to be an antagonist. When it comes down to it, this book handles A LOT of near-future concepts effortlessly and naturally. Try cataloging all of them once you finish, and you might be surprised at how many things come up. But more than just being a concept sci-fi, the plot approaches things in such a smooth way as to make the book surprisingly easy and enjoyable to read. Michael Crichton was one of the greatest concept sci-fi writers to live, and his passing was unfortunate, but if you loved his work, you'll probably love this author just as much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleasingly thought provoking...and action packed
*by T***D on January 16, 2013*

I found the first few pages of 'Nexus' a little stilted and was slightly worried that it would be another good idea badly told. I needn't have been. 'Nexus' is well paced and utterly thought-provoking, and after my shaky start it launched into a compelling story that packs a punch as both an action adventure and extremely believable future view. The premise is pretty straightforward - naive geeks create mind altering nano-tech with no comprehension of how the "Powers That Be" will come down on them - but the characters and the nuances of what it means to turn your brain into a minicomputer that can be programmed at will are what powers the plot. Our geek hero is Kaden Lane, a young, idealistic neuroscientist in training who has already pushed way beyond the boundaries of what is legal in this future United States, let alone what is moral. His apparent nemesis is Samantha Cataranes, a super secret agent with an inimical view of Kade's way of being. Forced together as pawns in a larger game, their journey of private challenges and personal growth is emotive and engaging. The whole point of Nexus is to get under the skin of another person, and Naam does this particularly well. His vision of a übertech United States essentially at war with the future is fundamentally scary - and all to realistic. Lie, cheat, steal...whatever it takes to maintain the status quo is the motto of the Government of the Day, and if that means dropping Special Forces into other countries for a little snatch and grab, well that's OK so long as nobody leaves a trace. The fact that they do so with a vast array of very sneaky spy toys only adds to the fun. Indeed, the "concept count" for Nexus is very high, with Naam ranging wide on neuroscience, biological enhancements, brains in a box and general weaponry. But unlike some other authors, these concepts remain accessible to us mere mortals (Stross, I'm thinking of you). All of which means that as I write this, 'Nexus' has only 4 and 5 star reviews, which across 80-odd people reinforces that this is a novel worth reading.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you like high tech with high ideas then you'll inhale this book.
*by T***N on December 22, 2012*

Nexus by Ramez Naam. Wonderful book. If you like high tech with high ideas then you'll inhale this book. The writing while not flashy is very smooth and professional. Surprising given this is his first work of fiction. Characters are well drawn with depth and interest, perhaps they fit a little too closely to type, but they are people worth caring about. The plot has a sense of the inevitabel as it is grounded in the idea that history repeats itself not because of any sort of magic, but because human nature itself does not change. Yet there's still enough freedom that the plot stays interesting throughout and the ending is both satisfying and pragmatic. Nexus is very H. G. Wells. There's a big bold futuristic idea, in this case it's how nanotech will create transhumans and bootstrap nextgen posthumans, and then see how that big idea plays out in the arena of our human capacity for great good and even greater evil. Invisible Man, War of the Worlds, Time Machine, Island of Doctor Moreau, follow this pattern with humans always weighing out as wanting. In Nexus humans are still on probation, but the book radiates with the same sort of optimism you'll find in the psychedelic era writing of Gordon Wasson, Gerald Heard, Aldous Huxley, Alan Watts, John Lilly, and Timothy Leary. There was a hope at the time drugs could open the human mind to a greater understanding that would lead to transcendence. A new way of humans to be with each other. For some, in the right circumstances, this is no doubt true, but these powerful drugs, released in a common culture free of shamans, were abused and trivialized. The psychedelic era ended with a predictable reactionary anti-drug movement firmly in place. Then end game was clear relatively early on, but how it worked its way through a twisty backstabbing path was fun to watch. We have our extremes set against each other. The War on Drugs types who think the way to protect the world is complete control, even while they themselves become completely corrupted in the process. I'll call these the Sith. Then there are the profiteers. They look to exploit any new development for profit without regard to morality or consequences. These are the Merchants. Then there are the utopians who can only see the upside to their favorite development. These are the Hippies. Then there are people who just want to be better. Enhancement is seen as a good thing. These are the Humans. Then there are the elites who want control so they can profit and/or believe they are the only ones who know how the world should be run and everyone else's freedom is a purposeless misguided waste. I'll call these the .01%. So, we have nanotech in Nexus following a similar path to the psychedelic movement, yet nanotech technology has an even greater more tangible promise, along with an even greater more tangible terror. What happens then when you chum the social and political waters with a revolutionary technology like nanotech, that promises vastly enhanced intelligence, a group mind, and the possibility of absolute mind control? How will humans handle it? Nexus doesn't answer that question because it is unanswerable. There will be as many answers as there are humans. The interesting broader implication is that technology will change humans so much they will not be human anymore. If you aren't human then why not just kill and control humans? The implication being only your kind deserves respect. As humans we have this same issue with animals and when we visit people from different cultures. You can imagine when much more powerful aliens visit they will have the same issues. Robots will no doubt have the same issue towards humans in an uncomfortably short time. Why shouldn't the strong crush the weak? Why shouldn't those who are different be treated as other? Nexus casts back thousands of years ago for approaches to the how-we-can-all-get-along problem. It will seem very familiar to Buddhists and early followers of Jesus. Technology both amplifies and destroys. In the end it's about making a personal choice to be better than we are. Not everyone will make that choice, but we should always be aware it is a choice that is constantly being made, regardless of technology, tribe, nationality, or species.

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