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A review by shalini_gunnasan
Babel-17 by Samuel R. Delany
5.0
I can't believe this was written in the sixties! Okay, yes, I could, the technology really dates it, because really how could anyone predict some of the cutting-edge tech we've got today, but still. The detailed explanation on language and how it influences thought processes is very true. Isn't that why people say when you learn a new language, you're actually opening the gates to a whole new world? So you're learning a whole new way of thinking, too.
Babel-17 really reminded me very strongly of the Navajo code talkers, only the Navajos were the good guys. While I was terribly disappointed that the, other aspects of the "skill" were riveting.
Also, space pirates. Come on, that's a star all by itself. Too bad they weren't featured more, they had the most outlandish war maneuvers! Good ride.
Babel-17 really reminded me very strongly of the Navajo code talkers, only the Navajos were the good guys. While I was terribly disappointed that the
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body language reading skill is really just telepathy, bah, so overusedAlso, space pirates. Come on, that's a star all by itself. Too bad they weren't featured more, they had the most outlandish war maneuvers! Good ride.