Bison (novel)

Bison is a 2024 science fiction novel by Douglas Wolk, published by Tor Books. The novel follows the story of Bison, a sentient spaceship traveling through space with a crew of humans who are largely unaware of his true sentience. The narrative explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, colonialism, and the relationship between humanity and technology. The novel is told from Bison's perspective, offering a unique viewpoint on the human condition and the vastness of space. The plot revolves around Bison grappling with his own identity and purpose, as well as his observations of the humans he is tasked with protecting and transporting to a new colony. It has been described as a space opera with philosophical underpinnings.