BehemothCat
June 2nd, 2001, 06:29 PM
Since this thread was so successful over in fantasy, I thought I'd start one up here (and in Horror) as well.
Here are my May reads in science fiction, starting with novels.
Humpty Dumpty an Oval by Damon Knight. What fun - it reads like Philip K. Dick on three sheets of blotter, and yet, the writing is absolutely pellucid (except for what it all meant, of course). On Amazon.com's listing for the book, Knight left some helpful clues for deciphering the meaning. Strongly recommended for PKD fans.
Ethan of Athos by Lois McMaster Bujold. Another engaging read by Bujold (in the Miles universe but without Miles). It's hard to say why I like Bujold's books - they usually seem so insubstantial while I read them and yet I always look forward to the next one. Brain candy, I suppose.
Beggar's Ride by Nancy Kress (Beggars #3). My reaction to this one was somewhat mixed, but, in balance, I decided that I really liked it after all. Kress is an extremely thought provoking writer. Anyone who hasn't read Beggars in Spain, the first book in the Beggars trilogy about the implications of genetic enhancements, should definitely pick it up.
And now short stories - I seem to have finished quite a few this month.
Tales of Old Earth by Michael Swanwick. What an amazing collection!!! Words fail me. I've read a couple of Swanwick's novels before, but I was unprepared for the torrent of unique creativity lurking within. One of the finest collections I've ever read - highly, highly recommended!
Novelty by John Crowley. Intellectual sf of the highest order. Gorgeous work. It's Crowley - I need say no more.
Beaker's Dozen by Nancy Kress. Kress's stories have such an immediacy, a human connectedness to them that they are always a joy to read. Stories on hard science subjects (Kress's pet subject is biology) are all too often stilted and inaccessible. Not Kress's.
Nebula Awards 24 (1988) edited by Michael Bishop. A terrific collection, as always.
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Here are my May reads in science fiction, starting with novels.
Humpty Dumpty an Oval by Damon Knight. What fun - it reads like Philip K. Dick on three sheets of blotter, and yet, the writing is absolutely pellucid (except for what it all meant, of course). On Amazon.com's listing for the book, Knight left some helpful clues for deciphering the meaning. Strongly recommended for PKD fans.
Ethan of Athos by Lois McMaster Bujold. Another engaging read by Bujold (in the Miles universe but without Miles). It's hard to say why I like Bujold's books - they usually seem so insubstantial while I read them and yet I always look forward to the next one. Brain candy, I suppose.
Beggar's Ride by Nancy Kress (Beggars #3). My reaction to this one was somewhat mixed, but, in balance, I decided that I really liked it after all. Kress is an extremely thought provoking writer. Anyone who hasn't read Beggars in Spain, the first book in the Beggars trilogy about the implications of genetic enhancements, should definitely pick it up.
And now short stories - I seem to have finished quite a few this month.
Tales of Old Earth by Michael Swanwick. What an amazing collection!!! Words fail me. I've read a couple of Swanwick's novels before, but I was unprepared for the torrent of unique creativity lurking within. One of the finest collections I've ever read - highly, highly recommended!
Novelty by John Crowley. Intellectual sf of the highest order. Gorgeous work. It's Crowley - I need say no more.
Beaker's Dozen by Nancy Kress. Kress's stories have such an immediacy, a human connectedness to them that they are always a joy to read. Stories on hard science subjects (Kress's pet subject is biology) are all too often stilted and inaccessible. Not Kress's.
Nebula Awards 24 (1988) edited by Michael Bishop. A terrific collection, as always.
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