In the shadowed and enigmatic world of Adrian Tchaikovsky's "The Expert System's Brother," readers are plunged into the tumultuous journey of Handry, a young man abruptly severed from the life he knew by an unforeseen calamity. Thrust into the wilds of an alien planet, Handry finds himself wrestling with the fragments of his past and a future that sprawls before him, untamed and riddled with mystery. As he navigates the complex tapestry of this new world, with its arcane traditions and incomprehensible technologies, Handry's quest for understanding takes on a desperate edge, propelling him toward truths that are as unsettling as they are transformative. At the heart of this odyssey is an exploration of identity, belonging, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Tchaikovsky masterfully crafts a narrative that is both deeply personal and expansively speculative, weaving elements of science fiction with the poignant struggle of a young man on the brink of self-discovery. Amidst a backdrop of alien marvels and the remnants of a society governed by an inscrutable Expert System, Handry's journey becomes a beacon for anyone who has ever sought their place in a world that seems impossibly vast and filled with wonders. "The Expert System's Brother" is a luminous tale of survival, the bonds that form in the face of adversity, and the enduring quest for meaning in a universe that defies easy understanding.