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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
Story: 9 / 10
Characters: 9
Setting: 8
Prose: 8
Certainly one of the 10 best science-fiction books I've ever read. Will definitely continue the next book in the series shortly.
Characters: 9
Setting: 8
Prose: 8
Certainly one of the 10 best science-fiction books I've ever read. Will definitely continue the next book in the series shortly.
I thought that this was a wonderful look at how people see themselves and others, and how this influences interactions. The science fiction, while intriguing, could be substituted with any number of character traits that currently exist and the story would still work. Wonderful.
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
At some point, most people think about all they could do if they didn't have to sleep. If we're assuming those extra 7-9 hours would be productive (considering how much time I already spend dithering, doubtful for me) what would be the limit to what we could learn and accomplish?
It's an amusing thought experiment, but take it a step further. If people who were sleepless made the most of their time, how might that impact those who still had to lie catatonic for a third of their lives? What economic and social divides might start appearing? I was expecting entertainment based on the book's premise, but Kress surprised me with her careful exploration of community, humanity, and morality when all men are not, in fact, created equal. What, if anything, do those who have risen to power, strength, or money based on merit and hard work owe those who will not or cannot do the same? Do people envy excellence because they believe they are not capable of achieving the same, or because they believe they are?
A thematically rich and well-executed book.
It's an amusing thought experiment, but take it a step further. If people who were sleepless made the most of their time, how might that impact those who still had to lie catatonic for a third of their lives? What economic and social divides might start appearing? I was expecting entertainment based on the book's premise, but Kress surprised me with her careful exploration of community, humanity, and morality when all men are not, in fact, created equal. What, if anything, do those who have risen to power, strength, or money based on merit and hard work owe those who will not or cannot do the same? Do people envy excellence because they believe they are not capable of achieving the same, or because they believe they are?
A thematically rich and well-executed book.
Just say you hate disabled people and love eugenics. Jeez.
No me importaría leer una novela más larga de esta autora...
A unique and fascinating concept of genetically engineered "sleepless" emerging as a superior human sub-species. This was expanded from a novella and, in parts, it really feels that way; the narrative doesn't really flow throughout the book, making it feel like a series of interconnected stories rather than one complete novel. Still, there are a lot of very strong characters and some interesting scientific and sociological concepts. I have every intention of picking up the sequel.
De la très bonne SF ! Une lecture intelligente, qui pousse vraiment le lecteur à réfléchir sur les problématiques soulevées. C’est terriblement humain et touchant. Si vous aimez les livres ayant pour thème la manipulation génétique et toutes les questions éthiques et philosophiques que cela crée, L’une rêve, l’autre pas est pour vous. J’ai également beaucoup apprécié la plume de l’autrice, je pense lire d’autres de ses œuvres
This book brings up some very interesting questions about genetic engineering, and the need for sleep. I read this after reading Steal Across the Sky and Maximum Light, which got me started on an author binge.