This is what I’ve found in many AI characters. They can be compelling, complex and interesting to read, but their motivations and behaviour always seems unmistakably human.
Yes, that's a great example actually! It's been a while since I've read the two main Hyperion books but it's true that the shrike is totally non-human. If I remember right there's also the priest chapter which contains compelling examples of unique aliens. Can't remember if they were humanoid or not.
youngbarbarian OP t1_j8na0nt wrote
Reply to comment by Orgot in What are some good books that feature non-humanlike AI? by youngbarbarian
This is what I’ve found in many AI characters. They can be compelling, complex and interesting to read, but their motivations and behaviour always seems unmistakably human.