Chapter 14 “The Extraordinary and Remarkable Ship” (p. 232)
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“I take small interest in politics,” he said. “The subject repels me.”

— Ken MacLeod

What It Means

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Ken MacLeod

About Ken MacLeod

Ken MacLeod (born 2 August 1954) is a Scottish science-fiction author.