Ten Thousand Brains Counterattack
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Summary
A crystallization of human wisdom—sadly turned to the service of evil. Tens of thousands of infants vanish without a trace; Fuxi Group unveils its next-generation Chaos Engine; sacred worship and an "all-knowing" prophet; hypocritical undercurrents stir in the business world... Reality and illusion interweave, truth and lies coexist, and the conspiracy of the Chaos Engine plunges humanity into an unprecedented ethical crisis. Yihai stumbles upon the truth of the world, only to find reality gripping fate by the throat; he struggles with all his might, ready to sacrifice everything for the truth...
Editor's review
This is a science fiction mystery novel set in the near future, with the core conflict revolving around a technological product called the "Chaos Engine": the crystallization of human intelligence is used to create evil, tens of thousands of infants mysteriously disappear, and corporate conglomerates, religious-style worship, and commercial undercurrents intertwine. The author employs a technique of interweaving reality and illusion, nesting truth and lies within each other, requiring readers to follow the protagonist Yi Hai's perspective and discern the true face of the world through layers of information. The book's highlight lies in embedding technology ethics issues within the suspense progression—when a technology capable of changing the order falls into the hands of interest groups, what price must an individual pay to approach the truth. The narrative pace is tight, suitable for readers who enjoy conspiracy reveals and dystopian atmospheres to read continuously in one sitting; however, character relationships and setting information are dense, and fragmented reading can easily lose track of clues, so it is recommended to proceed chapter by chapter and pay attention to foreshadowing.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy science fiction mystery, conspiracy reveals, and dystopian themes
- Fiction readers interested in technology ethics, corporate power, and individual resistance
- Readers who can accept multi-threaded narratives and reality-illusion interwoven structures and are willing to follow foreshadowing
- Casual readers looking for a tightly paced Chinese genre novel suitable for continuous reading
Not a good fit for
- Readers who prefer light slice-of-life, warm, and healing themes
- Readers sensitive to heavy plot elements such as disappearances and ethical crises
- Readers accustomed to skimming and fragmented reading who are unwilling to untangle clues
Reading tips
- Read sequentially chapter by chapter; when encountering reality-illusion interwoven passages, note down doubts first and review after finishing the chapter.
- Briefly record the relationships between main characters and conglomerates; pay close attention when Chaos Engine-related settings appear to reduce later confusion.
- Pause briefly at key reversals and flip back to corresponding foreshadowing in earlier text to better appreciate the structural design.
- If feeling overwhelmed by information midway, slow down and read in two or three sessions to avoid missing clues due to skimming.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 第一章 矿石
- 第二章 朝拜
- 第三章 引擎
- 第四章 先知
- 第五章 转型
- 第六章 启蒙
- 第七章 失踪
- 第八章 真相
- 第九章 终止
- 第十章 扩散
- 第十一章 病毒
- 第十二章 失镇
- 第十三章 暗流
- 第十四章 迷茫
- 第十五章 世界
- 第十六章 寻找
- 第十七章 母亲
- 第十八章 仇恨
- 第十九章 战争
- 第二十章 追溯
- 第二十一章 尾声
FAQ
What type of novel is this?
From the synopsis, it belongs to the science fiction mystery genre, blending near-future technology settings, corporate conspiracy, and individual revelation elements, with a certain dystopian flavor. The narrative interweaves reality and illusion, with truth and lies coexisting; readers need to follow the protagonist in gradually discerning the true face of the world rather than receiving complete settings from the start.
Can someone who hasn't read science fiction understand it?
It's worth a try. The suspense is mainly built on character encounters and conspiracy progression, not relying on heavy hard science fiction terminology. However, setting information and character relationships are dense; it is recommended to read sequentially chapter by chapter and note foreshadowing, as unclear points are often echoed later.
What is the "Chaos Engine" in the book?
The synopsis shows that the Chaos Engine is a new-generation technological product released by Fuxi Group, regarded as the crystallization of human intelligence but used to create evil, triggering the disappearance of tens of thousands of infants and an ethical crisis. It functions more as a core device driving the plot; specific principles and impacts need to be understood as the story unfolds through reading, as the synopsis itself does not provide a complete explanation.
Is the ending open-ended?
The synopsis only states that the protagonist Yi Hai struggles for the truth at all costs, without specifying the ending's form. Whether it is open-ended requires reading the entire book to judge. It is recommended not to look up the ending before reading, as the suspense structure relies on readers following clues; knowing the outcome in advance would diminish the reading experience.
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About the author
王之璐
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Wang Zhilu is a Chinese science fiction author about whom little public information is currently available. Book databases and online bookstores list only one work under this name: the science fiction novel Counterattack of All Brains. Judging from its title and its common classification, the book belongs to the science fiction genre, centered on the image of the "brain" and tending toward technological speculation and collective confrontation in its narrative. Because no reliable records of the author's life, nationality, writing chronology, or awards have been found, this entry does not provide details about education, profession, or writing career, nor does it overinterpret the author's style. Readers may treat Counterattack of All Brains as the main entry point for getting to know this author, focusing on how the work handles scientific premises and plot development. This profile can be supplemented and revised if new public information or further signed works come to light.
