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Otherland is a novel by Tad Williams consisting of four books, a so-called quadrilogy. The story is set in the not too distant future in which many technologies have developed, like the ability for people to attach themselves fully to a computer via a nerve interface in order to experience an online world as being practically real. Tad Williams weaves an intricate plot spanning four thick volumes, that paints a realistic picture of what our society may look like in the near future, with technologies that are only emerging now fully integrated into everyday life. His proposed ability to immerse oneself fully in a simulation gives Tad Williams a lot of artistic freedom, and the story winds through many classical literary works, such as Alice in Wonderland, Homer's Iliad & Odyssey or the Wizard of Oz, which (not unrealistically) are in the book available as entertainment simulations.

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The Story

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The book starts with the little brother of one of the main characters suddenly falling into a mysterious coma. His older sister, Irene "Renie" Sulaweyo, investigates what happened and starts discovering some strange goings on in the internet, where she discovers the world of Otherland. Once inside she meets several other people all gathered together by a man named Sellars. After a while they discover that they are no longer able to disconnect themselves from this world and they are stuck.

Cast of Characters

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Major Protagonists

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Minor Protagonists

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  • Isabel Sorenson, Major Sorenson (guarding Sellars)
  • Sellars
  • Javier
  • Paul Jonas

Major Antagonists

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  • The Twins / The Pankies (Undine Pankie)
  • Dread
  • Felix Jongleur

Minor Antagonists

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other grail members like Yacoubian, also the hacker girl (Dulceana Anwin, a.k.a. Dulcie)

Special Characters

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  • Azador (construct) / Emily (construct)
  • The Other

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Concepts

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Volumes

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Volume 1: City of Golden Shadow

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Volume 2: River of Blue Fire

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Volume 3: Mountain of Black Glass

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Volume 4: Sea of Silver Light

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