The Caryatids

In Bruce Sterling's thought-provoking audiobook The Caryatids, set in the fractured world of 2060, three factions vie for dominance amidst a climate-ravaged landscape. The narrative follows the lives of the Caryatids—four female clones with complex backgrounds—who grapple with their shared bond and bitter resentment towards their creator. As an impending environmental catastrophe draws near, they are brought together by John Montgomery Montalban, a charismatic figure determined to orchestrate a daring strategy. This exploration of human ingenuity, creativity, and conflict unveils the relentless struggle for survival in a dystopian future.