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Steel Beach (Eight Worlds, Bk 2)
Steel Beach - Eight Worlds, Bk 2
Author: John Varley
Fleeing Earth after an alien invasion, the human race stands on the threshold of evolution, like a fish cast on artificial shores. Their new home is Luna, a moon colony blessed with creature comforts, prolonged lifespans, digital memories, and instant sex changes. But the people of Luna are bored, restless, suicidal -- and so is the computer tha...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780441785650
ISBN-10: 0441785654
Publication Date: 8/1993
Pages: 566
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3.6 stars, based on 36 ratings
Publisher: Ace Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Classic Varley! While not part of his "Eight Worlds" future history, it shares much of the same background. The characters are fantastic and Varley's future tech is, as always, stunning.
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Highly entertaining. However, it really drags in places and it took all my endurance to finish. Glad I did, though!
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Another great book from my favorite sci-fi writer. John Varley is so inventive and creative -- also really interesting in person if you get a chance to meet him, maybe at a book-signing. I started in 1980 with the Titan/Demon/Wizard trilogy, and have read all of his books since then. Highly recommended! Try also his short stories -- A Persistence of Vision, The Barbie Murders, etc.

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This book was fantastic. I hadn't read John Varley before, but having read this I'm very much looking forward to reading more of his "Eight Worlds" series. It was very interesting to me reading about the techological advancements from people living on the moon.
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Very interesting - the plot was very original.

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