The Ghost In The Shell by Shirow Masamune
This science fiction narrative delves into a future where cybernetic enhancements and artificial intelligence have blurred the lines between humanity and machines. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and cyber warfare, the story follows Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg operative of a government agency, as she hunts a mysterious hacker known as the Puppet Master. Through her pursuit, the narrative explores themes of identity, consciousness, and the nature of the soul, questioning what it truly means to be human in a world where the physical and digital realms are indistinguishably intertwined.
The 9335th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1989
- Nationality
- Japanese
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-350
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- Japanese
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- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)