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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780575077171
ISBN: 0575077174
Label: Gollancz
Manufacturer: Gollancz
Number Of Pages: 480
Publication Date: April 17, 2008
Publisher: Gollancz
Sales Rank: 25737
Studio: Gollancz
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Editorial Review:
Product Description:
A spectacular, large-scale space opera - the ultimate galaxy-spanning adventure
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
Perhaps Reynolds' least successful novel. That, however, is relative, as it is still better than most.
There are two plot strands in this novel, one showing the young Abigail and how the technology and decision to scatter thousands of clones of a particular person across the galaxy to explore and periodically reunite. Functionally immortal and able to travel at almost the speed of light these travels cover large distances and huge amounts of time, such that being 'late for a reunion' ... Read More
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I've been reading SCI-FI for over 30 years and will read anything good written from the 30's to present day. I find Reynolds one of the most exciting SCI-FI authors around today. His books are based around hard core physics concepts. The technologies and science he uses and his characters natural use of them makes his stories more realistic and believable and makes the story seem more mature. House of Suns I found an easier read than some of his other books, but combined with a great pace, interesting ... Read More
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I had been in a post Patrick O'Brian slump. Read all his books and was at a loss where to go to next; he's a hard act to follow. I couldn't get traction with any books I picked up. Somehow I ventured to the SciFi section at the bookstore; hadn't read the genre for years. So I picked up Revelation Space because it had decent reviews on the jacket but I think mostly because it had a cool cover illustration. Eight Reynolds books later, the reality is setting in that I've only got a few pages left with nowhere ... Read More
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The word that best captures reading Reynold's writing is, 'relief.' His writing is clear, but not cold; it's lyrical, but not flowery; it's as emotional as it is logical. Alastair Reynolds has the ability to describe complex action simply and to build alien scenery effortlessly.
Reynolds' writing talent goes back to his university years--he has talked about having to take chemistry twice because he was doing so much writing. And, while Reynolds had a substantial career as an astrophysicist, his ... Read More
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First off, let my just say that any fan of Reynolds will love this book. This is what makes A.R. so special. Its vast scale and huge timespan combined with a clear and interesting vision about the evolution of human societies over time. And its all presented in a good pace and with a interesting story, with characters you will care about. In short, its never boring. Quite the contrary. As with all really good books, its over all too soon, and you are just sad you can never again read it for the first time.
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