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I've probably biased as I am a big fan of the Culture novels, but is Colossus really the "bad guy": "Time and events will strengthen my position, and the idea

I've probably biased as I am a big fan of the Culture novels, but is Colossus really the "bad guy": "Time and events will strengthen my position, and the idea of believing in me and understanding my value will seem the most natural state of affairs. You will come to defend me with a fervor based upon the most enduring trait in man: self-interest."

maweki 3y ago
A good villian is the hero of their own story. Forbin is the hero at least by virtue of the movie following him.
teddyh 3y ago
“Never.”
ghaff 3y ago
It's even more complicated if you read the other books in the trilogy (though I can't really recommend them in general).