I rellay liked this story it was very fast paced and the overarching premis of technology isn't a just a tool. I really enjoyed.

This was a fascinating tech thriller that felt both entertaining and unsettling in equal measure.
The story dives into questions that feel increasingly relevant: What really happens to all the data we upload every day? At what point does artificial intelligence stop being a helpful tool and become something capable of independent thought? And are we prepared for that moment?
Set within a major tech company, the novel blends corporate intrigue with fast-paced suspense while raising plenty of ethical questions. Rather than offering easy answers, it invites readers to think about privacy, responsibility, and the consequences of technological progress.
I especially enjoyed how the thriller elements kept the story moving while the bigger philosophical questions lingered in the background. It's the kind of book that makes you look at your own digital footprint a little differently once you've finished reading.
If you enjoy tech-driven thrillers that combine suspense with thought-provoking ethical dilemmas, this is definitely one to pick up.

Carbon is a tech driven thriller. I enjoyed this take on Ai very much. I liked how the thriller elements keep the book going.

Carbon is an excellent first-novel from Brian Pulis. I was not sure what to expect when reading this story. As someone who regularly uses AI and Machine Learning tools for my work, I have familiarity with the types of programs, processes, and information connections outlined in the story.

This is first and foremost a thriller/suspense story, but with an AI twist. If you are a fan of the genre this is an intriguing, engaging, and efficient read. It took me a while to get started, as I was busy with, funnily enough my own computational research, but once I had the time, I finished the book in a couple of hours. I would say the hardest hurdle, and the one that kept me from truly diving into the book at first was the choice of first-person perspective for the AI agent. I had to wrap my head around the writing and "persona" before I could really get into the story, but once I did it was a quick read.

Overall, this would be a 4.5-4.7, and a story I will probably revisit in the future. The ending is relatively predictable, but that does not lessen its impact or reach. Again it is strictly a thriller/suspense book, not necessarily a science fiction-though the philosophical questions take it right to the edge. I would say to keep that in mind as you read. This is part of a new genre of must-reads in our Post-AI speculative world. It sits with the works of Philip K Dick with shades of William Gibson's 1984 classic Neuromancer, but updated to reflect the reality of where we are today. If you enjoy either of those authors/works, read this one.

Thanks again to NetGalley and Graphene Books for the ARC.