Incandescence
by Greg Egan
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Author: Greg EganEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-07-15
ISBN: 1597801283
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Night Shade Books
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Book Review: A struggle to finish
Summary: 1 Stars
The science is thorough and well-thought-out, but the plot is flimsy and the characterization is dry as dust. It's difficult to develop an appreciation for anyone in the book. The main Arkdweller character, Roi, has less depth than "A. Square" of Flatland. The main "post-human" character, Rakesh, has basically no limitations to make him interesting. The most interesting character appears to be a synthetic personality.
"Incandescence" might have done much better as a short story. I ground on and on through the book hoping it would improve, to no avail.
People seem to think highly of this author, so I will try more of his work -- but this one was definitely a disappointment.
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