Sgrìobh Moray Watson lèirmheas smaoineachail inntinneach air ACDD a chaidh fhoillseachadh ann an Northwords Now am mìos seo (Autumn 2013, #25).  Seo am beachd aige air cuspairean na nobhail:

Air Cuan Dubh Drilseach seems light and pacy to read, but it is grounded in profound and absolutely current themes. Among other things, the novel raises questions regarding artificial intelligence and the advent of the technological singularity, as well as the morality of cybernetics, along with notions of totalitarian rule, liberty, rights, hegemony, oppression, genetic cleansing, eugenics, drugs, human experimentation and the responsibilities of family and friendship.