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Woken Furies is a 2005 science-fiction novel by British author Richard K. Morgan and the third novel featuring Takeshi Kovacs. Much of the story takes place on Harlan's World, the character's home planet, where political conflict and competing versions of identity shape the plot. The book continues the series' cyberpunk treatment of body replacement, advanced technology, violence, and the social consequences of long-lived human consciousness.
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Where does Woken Furies fit in the Takeshi Kovacs series?
Woken Furies is the third Kovacs novel, following Altered Carbon and Broken Angels. Richard K. Morgan published it in 2005, with Takeshi Kovacs returning to his home world. [Author's series page](https://www.richardkmorgan.com/writing/woken-furies/)
What is Harlan's World like in Woken Furies?
Harlan's World is a politically tense oceanic planet controlled by competing First Families, corporations, and Yakuza interests. The novel uses Kovacs's return home to explore revolution, class power, and the legacy of Quellist politics.
What does a sleeve mean in Woken Furies?
A sleeve is the human body into which Kovacs's consciousness is transferred. The 2005 novel uses this science-fiction mechanic to separate identity from the physical body.
What is Kovacs trying to do in Woken Furies?
Kovacs returns to Harlan's World seeking revenge while becoming entangled in political intrigue and technological mysteries. The plot also involves the aftermath of the Quellist revolution and the possible return of Quellcrist Falconer.
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