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Machine Learning

Hugh Howey (2017)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages355 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

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Synopsis

A new collection of stories, including some that have never before been seen, from the New York Times best-selling author of the Silo trilogy Hugh Howey is known for crafting riveting and immersive page-turners of boundless imagination, spawning millions of fans worldwide, first with his best-selling novel Wool, and then with other enthralling works such as Sand and Beacon 23. Now comes Machine Learning, an impressive collection of Howey's science fiction and fantasy short fiction, including three stories set in the world of Wool, two never-before-published tales written exclusively for this volume, and fifteen additional stories collected here for the first time. These stories explore everything from artificial intelligence to parallel universes to video games, and each story is accompanied by an author's note exploring the background and genesis of each story. Howey's incisive mind makes Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories a compulsively readable and thought-provoking selection of short works--from a modern master at the top of his game.

Tags

Short Story CollectionSpeculative FictionLiterary Science Fiction

Is Machine Learning appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This collection of science fiction short stories explores complex themes like artificial intelligence, parallel universes, and dystopian societies. Some stories may contain moderate violence and mild adult content typical of Howey's work.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who love thought-provoking sci-fi with mind-bending concepts about AI, alternate realities, and future societies will find these stories captivating.