Scan barcode
psionmark's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Listened to the Audio book version. Was a long task but very worthwhile. Some truly disturbing stuff here though! Some of which I think will stay with with me a long time. But overall an impressive collection.
ianl1963's review against another edition
2.0
Rather hard work. A mixed bag really. Maybe best to dip into periodically, rather than all in one go.
manifeststefany's review against another edition
5.0
I knew this would be a great way to start the year and I was not disappointed. Hearing the evolution of his short stories from the 60's and onward was a joy. Many of the stories have become favorites I will re-read throughout my life. His view of future technological advances, seemingly from the side of those who didn't gain from them, serves as an interesting warning and thought experiment.
The two stories dealing with lives in reverse truly stood out. Like trying to read an MC Escher image. You brain can't quite work it out but does enjoy the experience.
Being a New Yorker, I can't help but feel a kinship with the story Billenium.
Take a month or a year but get this book. I couldn't put it down.
The two stories dealing with lives in reverse truly stood out. Like trying to read an MC Escher image. You brain can't quite work it out but does enjoy the experience.
Being a New Yorker, I can't help but feel a kinship with the story Billenium.
Take a month or a year but get this book. I couldn't put it down.
thehoodofswords's review
4.0
Finally! I am done! After over a month of reading this book I have completed it! Yes!
This was fun but also very daunting. Some stories were great and some (like most of the Vermillion Sands stories) fell flat for me and I found myself groaning at having to read through them.
I thought I would have more to say but I think I’m just tired from reading so much of this book for so long. I certainly feel like I need a break from 60’s Sci fi for a while. I do feel a sense of pride though at finishing this book that I could have never finished a couple years ago.
This was fun but also very daunting. Some stories were great and some (like most of the Vermillion Sands stories) fell flat for me and I found myself groaning at having to read through them.
I thought I would have more to say but I think I’m just tired from reading so much of this book for so long. I certainly feel like I need a break from 60’s Sci fi for a while. I do feel a sense of pride though at finishing this book that I could have never finished a couple years ago.
c_reider's review against another edition
4.0
It's jam-packed with ideas, but it's a HUGE book, and I just couldn't finish it before the library wanted it back!
More...