I love sci-fi, but this dystopian world takes speculative fiction to the next level; namely, with the notion of transferring consciousness into hardware and moving this hardware into other bodies--or, as they are called, "sleeves." If you can wrap your head around the philosophy of this idea (i.e. is it really "you" if you're being "uploaded" into a hard drive, or is the uploaded consciousness simply a "copy" of the original "you," whereas the original you is now dead?) then you're 75% of the way to enjoying this novel. If that concept is something you'd prefer not to grapple with in any form, then this novel might not be for you. Other notable aspects of the fiction that should be taken into account before reading: - Like I said, this is hardcore science fiction. While the narrative is very well written and extremely descriptive, it can be hard to visualise this gritty dystopian future if you haven't seen the Netflix show first. - The novel--like the show--is very heavy with violence and sex. This is not a book for young teens; this is a novel for adults. If you're squeamish or do not like things to be especially graphic, then this aspect of the book might be a clincher for you. - Kovacs may be considered less appealing in the book than in the show because, without giving the plot away, there is a major difference in the show and the book that changes Kovac's past. All in all, this is a great read for fans of science fiction. If you're unsure, I recommend watching the first episode of the Netflix adaptation before giving this book a shot. Read more