"You always did think like an engineer, Svieta.” She nodded. It was only hours later that she realised he had not necessarily meant it as a compliment. (Alastair Reynolds)

"You always did think like an engineer, Svieta.” She nodded. It was only hours later that she realised he had not necessarily meant it as a compliment.

Alastair Reynolds

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