Helpful Score: 8
Stross' first novel is ambitious in spades and successful a striking amount of the time. Some may find the satire laid on a bit thick - others will find it delicious. He has been accused of being a bit on the cold side but this book is such fun that I simply can't go along with that assessment. Plus I like his main characters.
This is one of those books that may infuriate you if you don't get the jokes: you'll find the author a little too smart for his own good. But Stross' ideas are stunning and -- in my opinion -- he pulls you right along if you will let him.
Not recounting the plot. That is for you to discover.
This is one of those books that may infuriate you if you don't get the jokes: you'll find the author a little too smart for his own good. But Stross' ideas are stunning and -- in my opinion -- he pulls you right along if you will let him.
Not recounting the plot. That is for you to discover.
Helpful Score: 5
What happens when a galactic overmind oversees causality violations to protect its post-singularity existence? "Singularity Sky" blows open a whole new way of looking at the galaxy, in a rip-roaring, politically savvy, and hugely fun book.
Helpful Score: 3
Just re-read this for the Xenagia book club and enjoyed it. I found a lot of little details I enjoyed and character details that I think go a long way to answering criticisms that Mansour and Martin are ciphers.
Its a lot of fun and I'm glad I re-read it.
Its a lot of fun and I'm glad I re-read it.
Steven C. (SteveTheDM) -
Helpful Score: 3
This was a strange book -- part future-tech espionage, part space battle, and part crazy post-singularity world where wishes are granted without a second thought.
And: that was enjoyable. Like the other Stross book I've read, _Halting State_, the story gets chaotic about 3/4 through, and it's easy to get confused when all the insanity strikes, but I actually *liked* the characters here, and the plot was a fun one.
And: that was enjoyable. Like the other Stross book I've read, _Halting State_, the story gets chaotic about 3/4 through, and it's easy to get confused when all the insanity strikes, but I actually *liked* the characters here, and the plot was a fun one.
Helpful Score: 2
Good old fashioned Science Fiction, which is rare these days. Very enjoyable read.
