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Two of the most acclaimed contemporary hard SF writerssuccessfully team up in this ambitious epic space opera, spanning almost 800years, that expands the themes raised by Arthur C. Clarke's classic 1971novella, A Meeting withMedusa. Clarke's hero, Howard Falcon, suffered horrific injuries in anaccident in 2080, surviving only by cybernetic surgery; his new abilities ledhim to a successful search for extraterrestrial life and positioned him to bean "ambassador... between the creatures of carbon and the creatures of metal."That unsought status tests Falcon as, over the centuries, robots begin tobecome self-aware and seek autonomy. Humankind's expansion of its reach beyondEarth provides more opportunity for conflict, and the authors do a superior jobof predicting plausible political developments. The novel's reach does come atthe expense of some psychological depth, but fans of the authors' other workwon't be disappointed.--Publishers Weekly *STARRED REVIEW* "May 2, 2016 "
"Clearly reverential but never derivative of Clarke's original work, Baxter and Reynolds' respective styles work in near-faultless harmony. A joy to read, it's yet another feather in Baxter and Reynolds' well-adorned hats."--, SciFiNow
"The Medusa Chronicles is a good old-fashioned SF tale, strong on big ideas and filled with sensa-wunda and magical moments. There's even some genuine surprises. It's an ambitious if not audacious thing to try, and I'll happily admit that I am a tough critic of anything connected to one of my favourite authors, who inspired me to read science fiction. My main worry before reading was that it would have been a pastiche of one of my heroes, but instead I found a book produced with respect for one of the genre's most-loved classic authors. I therefore think it fitting if I say that I think that Sir Arthur would be pleased by this."---- SFFWorld
"The results are remarkable; Baxter and Reynolds may have been working out of reverence for the original story, but this is no mere exercise in nostalgia. It is a breathtaking standalone work, a sci-fi story of rare scope and intelligence, celebrating Clarke's legacy even as it sets out for new territory."--, B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog
"A fitting tribute to the original."
--, Booklist
"A worthy sequel to a classic."--Jack McDevitt ", Bestselling and Nebula award-winning author of SEEKER and STARHAWK "
"A surprisingly substantial extension of "A Meeting With Medusa" suggested by chance "by Alastair Reynolds in the course of a nostalgic email exchange" with Stephen Baxter, The Medusa Chronicles tells the story of those very centuries, and it is--if you'll pardon my hyperbole--frickin' terrific."---- Niall Alexander ", Tor.com "
"The authors exhibit all the speculative brilliance for which they are individually known. With this book, Baxter and Reynolds honor Clarke's legacy at the same time as they point the way forward for the continuation of Clarke's brand of optimistic SF which is no mere wish-fulfillment "competence porn" but also a clear-sighted depiction of both the virtues and vices of our species."--Paul Di Filippo ", Locus "
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Howard Falcon almost lost his life in an accident as the first human astronaut to explore the atmosphere of Jupiter―and a combination of human ingenuity and technical expertise brought him back. But he is no longer himself. Instead, he has been changed into an augmented human: part man, part machine, and exceptionally capable. With permission from the Clarke Estate, Stephen Baxter and Alastair Reynolds continue this beloved writer’s enduring vision and have created a fresh story for new readers. The Medusa Chronicles charts Falcon’s journey through the centuries granted by his new body, but always back to mysteries of Jupiter and the changing interaction between humanity and the universe. A compelling read full of incredible action right from the beginning, this is a modern classic in the spirit of 2001 and The Martian.
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- VerlagPocket Books
- Erscheinungsdatum2024
- ISBN 10 1481479679
- ISBN 13 9781481479677
- EinbandTapa dura
- Anzahl der Seiten416
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