The cognitive slurry of generative AI adds no value and will be treated as spam. Users come here for the opinions of and discussion with other human beings. Polls are not allowed without prior permission from the moderators.Ħ: Tag digital book deals with and in post titleĮxample of an acceptable post title: Such-and-such book by so-and-so is $2.99! Text posts containing an image link must include a text explanation of the context around the image. This means no posting, linking, or recommending your own content, or any content produced by a person or company you're affiliated with. This includes, but is not limited to, hate speech and fighting about politics. All mod actions will be taken with these goals in mind. Our guidelines were designed to foster a diverse and welcoming discussion community while avoiding drama, flamewars, and promotional activity. Say "hi" at our sister subreddits- SpecArt and SF Videos-and join our reader-managed Goodreads group. The key is that it be speculative, not that it fit some arbitrary genre guidelines. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. Not sure what counts as speculative fiction? Then post it! Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. Just send us an email and we'll put the best up on the site.Canticle for Leibowitz Rendezvous with Rama Princess of Mars Altered Carbon Foundation Blindsight Accelerando Old Man's War Armor Cities in Flight A Brave New World Children of Dune Stranger in a Strange Land Dhalgren Enders Game Gateway A Fire Upon the Deep Neuromancer A Clockwork Orange Ringworld Diamond Age Lord of Light Hyperion Startide Rising Terminal World The Forever War Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy The Hunger Games Left Hand of Darkness Man in the High Castle The Martian Chronicles The Player of Games The Shadow of the Torturer Sirens of Titan The Stars my Destination To Your Scattered Bodies GoĪ place to discuss published Speculative Fiction You can read more book reviews or buy Descent by Ken MacLeod at. You can read more book reviews or buy Descent by Ken MacLeod at .uk Amazon currently charges £2.99 for standard delivery for orders under £20, over which delivery is free. The late, great author wrote a huge amount of wonderful science fiction - Surface Detail is a cracking read I can't not recommend Science Fiction without mentioning Iain M Banks. Huge thanks to the publishers for this copy - a great read. In fact, part of me wishes it wasn't being marketed as Science Fiction - as whilst Science Fiction readers will love the intelligent predictions and intriguing theories, I think non-science fiction readers will be gripped by the sense of mystery, fantastic characterisation and superb place setting. In fact, it's difficult to find a part of this book that isn't well thought out, and excellently executed. On top of that, MacLeod's Scotland is incredibly vivid - given that this book is set in the near future, those who know Scotland, particularly Edinburgh, will find it brought to life in great detail here. Modern Victoriana may not seem the most obvious choice, but the reasons given here make perfect sense. I was also hugely impressed with how MacLeod imagine the fashions of the near future. I came to care about all of the characters who appear regularly throughout, and I genuinely wanted to know what had happened to Ryan, a character who is damaged, troubled, slightly stalkerish, but always likeable. I can't state enough how gripping and exciting I found this book - I spent a Saturday morning curled up devouring it, and raced through in order to find answers to the mysteries raised, and to see what would become of Ryan. MacLeod however, has written a book that is an intimate study of a character, whilst mixing in conspiracy theories, mysteries, and a future that seems immensely real and quite likely - and so is all the more chilling for it. Growing older, I think I longed for stories that were about people, rather than just big ideas, or intergalactic space battles and the like. I haven't read Science Fiction in quite a while, despite being rather obsessed with it as a teenager. And what does the mysterious man called Baxter have to do with all of it? However, as we follow Ryan growing up, from student to professional, it's clear the 'abduction' has had a serious effect on him. Or was he? Ryan doesn't really know, and neither does the reader. It's only later that one of the boys, Ryan, realises he was abducted by Aliens. They encounter some sort of craft, that emits a white light and knocks the boys out for several hours. In the relatively near future, two schoolboys climb a hill near their small Scottish town. Summary: Clever, funny, captivating and predicting a very possible sounding future, Descent is a fantastic read - not just a great Science Fiction novel, but a great work of storytelling that would appeal to both those who love the genre, and those less inclined to it
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