Winterson's latest book is a witty meditation on the nature of love remixed through the classic novel Frankenstein and modern day concerns like transhumanism, AI and gender. Anyone familiar with those fields will probably find themselves nodding their heads at the relevant bits while coming away feeling slightly disappointed at the depth of exploration."The mad are actors on a different stage"
- Frankissstein
But perhaps that's not really the point - there's a strong sense of history, if not quite repeating then rhyming and Winterson's ability to weave romantic voices with more modern cynical ones is indicative of her gift.
She also samples from a wide range of cultural influences - I think I even spotted a sly Terminator reference in there.
Verdict: Sometimes, dreamy, sometimes down-to-earth, exploration of love in the time of artificial intelligence.
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