Izanami’s Choice
Izanami’s Choice by Adam Heine is a thought-provoking work of fiction published by Broken Eye Books in September 2016. This 98-page book is presented in English and explores a unique blend of samurai culture and futuristic technology set against the backdrop of the Meiji Restoration. The story delves into the societal changes brought about by a cybernetic revolution, where androids, known as jinzou, have become integral to daily life, serving various roles from servants to bureaucrats.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative that raises questions about progress, identity, and morality. As the protagonist, Itaru, grapples with his disdain for these artificial beings, he becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding a jinzou accused of murder. The plot challenges the boundaries between malfunction and free will, prompting reflections on what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving world. This edition invites readers to consider the implications of technology on society and individual choice.
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Samurai Vs. Robots. Progress. Murder. Choice. In 1901, the Meiji Restoration has abolished the old ways and ushered in a cybernetic revolution. Androids integrate into society at all levels, following their programming for the betterment of every citizen, as servants, bodyguards, and bureaucrats. Jinzou are the future. Japan is at the threshold of a new tomorrow! As a ronin steeped in the old ways, Itaru wants nothing more to do with the artificial creations posing as human. But when a jinzou is suspected of murder, he’s pulled into a mystery that could tear the nation apart. Malfunction or free will? When is a machine more than just a machine?
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