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Beggars in Spain
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Many of us wish we could get by with less sleep. Beggars in Spain extrapolates that wish into a future where some people need no sleep at all. Nancy Kress, an award-winning author of novels, short stories, and columns on writing, has created another thoughtful but dramatic statement on social issues. Leisha Camden was genetically modified at... »
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Nothing Human
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I thought this book did everything a good sci-fi book did -- discuss issues and ideas that are important today. Maybe I'm just simple minded, but I thought this book was a lot better then the overall "acceptable" reviews that I've read here.
I also recommend another book (trilogy, actually) that deals with very similar issues in a very si... »
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Crucible
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Nancy Kress's "Crucible", the sequel to her novel "Crossfire", is noteworthy mainly since it has more of her excellent world-building featured in her best novels. Alas her characters are not really all that memorable, with the sole exceptions of Alex Cutler and General Julian Martin, but even they are depicted in scenes that seem all too predictable. H... »
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Crossfire (Cosmic Crossfire)
Jake Holman and Gail Cutler head the expedition to colonize the new planet, Greentrees, with paying colonists from Earth. Among them are New Quakers, Chey... »
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New Dreams for Old
"New Dreams for Old" is a delightful joy to read. Mike Resnick is truely one of our greatest living writers. Certainly on par with Bradbury, Asimov and ev... »
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Trinity and Other Stories
An early Kress collection. Pretty clearly she is better now, but this is still quality stuff, with the stories averaging 3.50 even then. Cleverly has the ... »
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