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Revelation Space

(Gollancz SF S.)

By Alastair Reynolds

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| Paperback | 9781857987485

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Dr Dan Sylveste, an archaeologist who has for years been fascinated with the long-dead alien race the Amarantin, is about to discover something that could change the course of mankind. But before he can act on anything his wife is killed and he is captured when a coup sweeps across the planet ResurContinue

Dr Dan Sylveste, an archaeologist who has for years been fascinated with the long-dead alien race the Amarantin, is about to discover something that could change the course of mankind. But before he can act on anything his wife is killed and he is captured when a coup sweeps across the planet Resurgam. Meanwhile, an astonishing ship bearing a crew of militaristic cyborgs and a kidnapped Gunnery Officer is bearing down on Resurgam, crossing light years of space to enlist Sylveste’s help to save their metamorphosing Captain. Only Sylveste, or, more accurately, the software programme containing his father’s knowledge that he carries in his mind, can save the Captain. None of them can anticipate the cataclysm that will result when they meet, a cataclysm that will sweep through space and could determine the ultimate fate of humanity.

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  • Revelation Space

    Space operas can easily spend too much time in the vacuum. The gulf between the worlds becomes a gulf between the reader's experiences and those of the characters. When readers don't get a chance to connect intimately with the characters, the awe tha ... (read full critics)

    bookotron published on Mon, 13 Sep 2010

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    Perfect

    Without doubt one of the best scifi books I have ever read. Reynolds has put together a perfect blend of hard science, esoteric technology, space opera and dark storylines. Like a combination of William Gibson (for the atmosphere), Iain M. Banks (for the scape opera) and Greg Egan (for the hard but ... (continue)

    Without doubt one of the best scifi books I have ever read. Reynolds has put together a perfect blend of hard science, esoteric technology, space opera and dark storylines. Like a combination of William Gibson (for the atmosphere), Iain M. Banks (for the scape opera) and Greg Egan (for the hard but mind boggling science). Highly highly recommended.

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  • 2 people find this helpful

    Book 1 in the Inhibitor universe sequence.

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    Tif said on Mar 12, 2007 | Add your feedback

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