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Slow River by Nicola Griffith
3.0
A terribly depressing book that really isn't science fiction, and is more about abuse and depravity. Its science fiction trappings are razor thin and superficial. Nicola Griffith could have easily placed this story in a wholly contemporary setting and it would have read no different. The sad thing is Neal Stephenson's [b:The Diamond Age: or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer|827|The Diamond Age or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer|Neal Stephenson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388180931s/827.jpg|2181158] lost out to Slow River in the Nebula award that year. His book is full of mind blowing science fiction concepts. Slow River, none. I expect more futurism from my science fiction reads than a "net" and a long chapters about sewage treatment.
That being said, it was an interesting read and I generally liked it. But it wasn't really my cup-o-tea thematically. I can now cross another Nebula/Hugo winner off my to-read list.
That being said, it was an interesting read and I generally liked it. But it wasn't really my cup-o-tea thematically. I can now cross another Nebula/Hugo winner off my to-read list.