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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A strikingly inventive pair of stories, space adventures in the classic tradition, complete with heady philosophical ideas. Its a shame that Babel-17 just sort of ends, it really feels like Delany didn't quite know how to wrap stuff up.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
oh my goodness the JOY of a perfectly weird mind-bending space fiction. Babel-17 language idea was so awesome and Empire Star still point of the turning world time loops gave me Vonnegut vibes. So good, but the 5 stars are really for the loveliness that was getting to read Babel-17.
He did do the two narratives on one page like in Dhalgren for a few pages though and I was afraid. But he reeled it in which I am grateful for
He did do the two narratives on one page like in Dhalgren for a few pages though and I was afraid. But he reeled it in which I am grateful for
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Antes de mais nada, li apenas Babel-17. Preferi deixar Estrela Imperial pra outro momento depois que vi em umas resenhas que tem mudança de tom, e não acho justo que eu adorar Babel-17 atrapalhe a experiência com o outro conto. Enfim. Tava esperando um outro A Chegada, mas achei mais próximo a Uma Longa Viagem a Um Pequeno Planeta Hostil (com uma pitada de A Chegada) por conta dos cenários diversos e da camaradagem em uma nave. Ok, tem toda a discussão sobre linguagem, e qualquer livro que discuta isso e as formas de pensar vai ganhar meu coração. Mas tem a Rydra e o desenrolar do mistério, e o Carniceiro e a forma como o Delany brinca com a gente. Achei legal que o final juntou uma parte que eu tinha achado meio aleatória pra um conto, mas senti falta de saber se rolou um trio no final mesmo. Nota real é um 4,5 pq esse conto podia ser um livro.
Sci-Fi book on how language guides thoughts and perceptions and how it fan be turned into a weapon. Quick read.
Nebula #2b (1967) Babel-17
The Alliance military approaches poet and intergalactic sensation Rydra Wong and contracts her to decode, and ultimately translate, a dense and powerful invader language, code-named Babel-17. Delany follows up with an insanely imaginative adventure filled with seedy back alley deals, high profile assassination attempts, space pirates, spys, and sabotage which all revolves around a fascinating exploration of the philosophy of language. So much fun, and enjoyable in spite of an ending which I found a little too neat.
The Alliance military approaches poet and intergalactic sensation Rydra Wong and contracts her to decode, and ultimately translate, a dense and powerful invader language, code-named Babel-17. Delany follows up with an insanely imaginative adventure filled with seedy back alley deals, high profile assassination attempts, space pirates, spys, and sabotage which all revolves around a fascinating exploration of the philosophy of language. So much fun, and enjoyable in spite of an ending which I found a little too neat.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
While Babel-17 had some fascinating ideas, the narrative that is used to deliver these ideas just didn’t do it for me. Empire Star likewise, but without any interesting ideas, in my opinion. I suppose if you’re more of a traditional sci-fi fan, then this volume will probably appeal to you more.