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Book Review of The Middle Kingdom (Chung Kuo, Bk 1)

The Middle Kingdom (Chung Kuo, Bk 1)
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Science Fiction Book of the Century?! Maybe..., January 7, 2006
Reviewer: Pugs (San Francisco, CA)
Underappreciated science fiction masterpiece; on par with Dune or Foundation. Probably the most ambitious exercise in imaginative world-creation ever attempted; Wingrove manages to pull it off with ease. But what really sets Chung Kuo apart is that it is so entertaining while still grappling with important religious, social, historical and philisophical issues. Jump in, and be prepared for a wonderful ride that you will not soon forget.