RE: Alastair Reynolds
I'm not sure what that change of direction is, House Of Suns reads just like all his others. Is the idea that it is more character focussed? I didn't see any evidence of this. I really loved House of Suns!! c ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
RE: Alastair Reynolds
On Wed, 6 Aug 2008, Curtis Burisch wrote: I'm not sure what that change of direction is, House Of Suns reads just like all his others. Is the idea that it is more character focussed? I didn't see any evidence of this. I really loved House of Suns!! What did you like about it? Julia ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On 05/08/2008, at 9:45 AM, Olin Elliott wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. Revelation Space - so so. CC - v. good. RA - alright. I like Reynolds, but he's merely good not utterly brilliant. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. Yeah. Most people I know who've read him like him but wonder where his books are actually going. I've enjoyed all that I've read, but not so much that I'm desperate for more, or to re-read them. I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. However, AFUTD (and A Deepness In The Sky as well) is awesome. Completely awesome. Just thought I'd bring up some books, since that is sort of what drew me here in the first place. Good good. All is Brin. :) Charlie. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 12:45 AM, Olin Elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I enjoyed the first couple, particulary CC, but he isn't a writer who has ever evolved. Here are a couple of reviews of some of his more recent ones: http://www.sfsite.com/02b/cr194.htm http://www.strangehorizons.com/reviews/2007/06/the_prefect_by_.shtml Martin ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On Mon, Aug 4, 2008 at 7:45 PM, Olin Elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Just thought I'd bring up some books, since that is sort of what drew me here in the first place. Olin Since the conversation has drifted to books, this is good cause for me to de-lurk I just recently read Revelation Space, Chasm City, and Redemption Ark (Absolution Gap is on the shelf waiting), and I thoroughly enjoyed them. The universe presented in the books is pretty interesting to me, and it has a certain sense of wonder about it, that there's stuff out there that the characters barely comprehend. I also like the grittiness of the society that has fallen from it's high after the melding plague took out the most advanced technology. Regarding Vinge, I wish he would write some more. A Fire Upon the Deep, and A Deepness in the Sky were amazing, and Rainbows End presents a really interesting near future speculative setting (given the increasing popularity of virtual worlds like Second Life, etc. Rainbows End becomes even more interesting). --mike ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On 5 Aug 2008, at 12:55, Martin Lewis wrote: On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 12:45 AM, Olin Elliott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I enjoyed the first couple, particulary CC, but he isn't a writer who has ever evolved. Here are a couple of reviews of some of his more recent ones: http://www.sfsite.com/02b/cr194.htm http://www.strangehorizons.com/reviews/2007/06/the_prefect_by_.shtml Many of the reviews of his latest novel indicate a new direction. http://www.amazon.co.uk/House-Suns-Gollancz-Alastair-Reynolds/dp/0575077174/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8s=booksqid=1217954811sr=8-1 Opinions Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ Theists cannot be trusted as they believe that right and wrong are the arbitrary proclamations of invisible demons. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On Tue, Aug 5, 2008 at 5:49 PM, William T Goodall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I enjoyed the first couple, particulary CC, but he isn't a writer who has ever evolved. Here are a couple of reviews of some of his more recent ones: http://www.sfsite.com/02b/cr194.htm http://www.strangehorizons.com/reviews/2007/06/the_prefect_by_.shtml Many of the reviews of his latest novel indicate a new direction. I'm not sure what that change of direction is, House Of Suns reads just like all his others. Is the idea that it is more character focussed? I didn't see any evidence of this. Martin ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
At 07:04 PM Monday 8/4/2008, Andrew Crystall wrote: On 4 Aug 2008 at 16:45, Olin Elliott wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Just thought I'd bring up some books, since that is sort of what drew me here in the first place. I picked them up cheap recently second hand. FWIW, I saw a copy of _Redemption Ark_ for sale today at Dollar Tree. . . . . . . (wait for it) . . . . . . How much was it? I Bought A Copy Of _Kiln People_ At Another Store Of The Chain Sometime Back Maru . . . ronn! :) ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On 4 Aug 2008 at 16:45, Olin Elliott wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Just thought I'd bring up some books, since that is sort of what drew me here in the first place. I picked them up cheap recently second hand. Um While I think it started well, the series... descends, I guess, in my estimation. By the time you get to Aura, I'm wincing (Redeption Ark...well...frankly you could see a lot of it coming). I really like the short story Diamond Dogs and some of the Galactic North collection more than the longer books in the universe - this is something which is consistant with me, though, I like the short _A Second Chance at Eden_ more than the _Nights Dawn_ trilogy, for example. ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
On 5 Aug 2008, at 00:45, Olin Elliott wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I've read and enjoyed the three you mention. I got bogged down in _Absolution Gap_ and haven't finished it yet. Maybe next year :-) I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. That's very good. I recently read _Rainbow's End_ which I didn't think was as good. I'm currently reading Michael Flynn's _In The Country of the Blind_ which I bought in 1990 or so. I had read bits of it in Analog previously. I just ordered Dozois' _The Year's Best Science Fiction 25_ from Amazon.com [1] and hope to finish reading #20 this year so I'll only be five years behind on that (21, 22, 23 and 24 are on the shelf). [1] It cost £13.23 inc delivery from the USA to the UK and it costs £22.50 with free delivery from Amazon.co.uk. It takes a couple of weeks longer from the USA, but I'm not in a hurry :-) Not enough hours Maru -- William T Goodall Mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web : http://www.wtgab.demon.co.uk Blog : http://radio.weblogs.com/0111221/ I guess I would describe Serenity as a sci-fi action drama about the price of freedom. Or, Citizen Kane with spaceships. I could go either way. - Joss Whedon ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
Re: Alastair Reynolds
At 06:45 PM Monday 8/4/2008, Olin Elliott wrote: Has anyone here read Alastair Reynolds -- Revelation Space, Chasm City, Redemption Ark. I've been reading his books for the past few months and really loving them, but he doesn't seem to be that well known among science fiction readers I've chatted with since I started. I'm also reading A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge. Yep, all of the above, and others beside by both of 'em . . . . . . ronn! :) ___ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
