Vodíková sonáta – Banks Iain M. (2024)

"We should always speak the truth unless we find ourselves in a situation where it would be utterly immoral and foolish." ***** The Gzilt, an ancient civilization governed by military structures, although itself overly peaceful, had its share in the birth of Culture. They almost became one of its founding members, but at the last moment, they decided to remain outside. ***** Now the Gzilt have made a collective decision to embark on a path that millions of other civilizations have trodden before them – to enter the Radiance and elevate themselves to a new, infinitely rich and diverse existence. ***** However, in the midst of preparations, the high command is destroyed. It seems that Lieutenant Vyr Cossont, who is on reserve, has a hand in the incident. Vyr only desired the perfect execution of an immensely difficult piece called the Hydrogen Sonata; she was not interested in the Radiance or politics. Now her life is turned upside down, and Vyr is on the run. Her only companion, helper, and perhaps friend is an old refurbished android, who claims to be an avatar of Culture. Her task is to find the oldest living human, who may be over nine thousand years old. Only he could know what really happened back then. ***** The last days of the Gzilt civilization will be full of danger and...