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Review title: Quasi SF
Product review: The reason that I read books that are described as "science fiction" is, ultimately, for the science fiction. I assume I will be immersed in a world with some kind of unique take on the laws of physics, society, or reality itself. Technically speaking, "Artifact" fulfills those requirements, though it does so in a fairly tedious and uninteresting way.I can only assume Mr. Benford's publisher is telling their authors to "do something Crichtonesque."If you are the type of reader who is often confused and bewildered by new ideas, you may enjoy this book. However, if "normalist" SF is really what you're looking for, a much more fulfilling read is Greg Bear's "Darwin's Radio."
