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wennface's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t usually write reviews, but I’ve got to say- Ted Chiang is a genius.
The way he crafts his tales with precision and imagination is truly something to be amazed at.
Each one of his stories have a different tone of voice and completely different feel and yet are all uniquely his. I would definitely say this is a favourite book of mine.
* MUST READ * especially for science fiction lovers !
The way he crafts his tales with precision and imagination is truly something to be amazed at.
Each one of his stories have a different tone of voice and completely different feel and yet are all uniquely his. I would definitely say this is a favourite book of mine.
* MUST READ * especially for science fiction lovers !
lizziesz's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
dcunitz's review against another edition
4.0
"Likewise, the physics discussions went poorly. Only with the most concrete terms, like the names of the elements, did we have any success; after several attempts at representing the periodic table, the heptapods got the idea."
valentinavc's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
sine_qua_non's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.5
fraggle42's review against another edition
4.0
An amazing collection of speculative fiction short stories. I will be keeping an eye out for more of his work.
o2ekong's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
5.0
lovelyday2day's review against another edition
4.0
I would not consider myself a science fiction reader but enjoyed some of these stories very much. I will be thinking about “Liking what you see: a documentary” and “tower of babylon” for a long time.
namrata_jain's review against another edition
5.0
Short stories are incredibly difficult. You have to deliver so much in such a few pages- the reader knows it about to end soon and expects so much and there’s no space for red herrings or misdirection. Everything must work together and in some cases deliver more than a novel can. I’ve always enjoyed short stories since childhood- for their instant gratification and their creativity. This one is a spectacular collection of stories- more so because each and every one of them is so unique and inventive. I had to take a break after each story- they left so much for me to ponder over and take in. Being sci-fi, it was already at an advantage in my opinion, but I found that this book literally amazed and enthralled. Highly recommend!