‘Written with flair and humanity... mesmerising.’ Simon Ings, The Times

‘The Actuality offers a rich contemplation of ethical and philosophical questions about artificial life and intelligence.’ John Self, BBC Culture

‘Exquisite... Not since Philip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep have I felt so strongly about where artificial intelligence might lead us. Highly recommended.’ Christina Dalcher, author of VOX

‘Engaging, fast-moving and surprising... The novel gives familiar science fiction themes a fresh and compassionate look, and makes of them something new.’ Ken MacLeod

‘The Actuality walks that ever thinning line between science fantasy and reality... A stimulating and thrilling read.’ Paul Burke, NB Magazine

‘The Actuality is smart, literary science fiction.’ Ollie Kirrage, Infinite Speculation