<![CDATA[The Starry Rift]]>

false <![CDATA[The Starry Rift]]> 2509832 2 Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan —asked sixteen of today’s most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld (Uglies, Pretties, Specials and Extras) and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future—--and the future of science fiction--—is headed. 2517203 book 17 4 2008 The Starry Rift total:68|5:16|4:26|3:21|2:5|1:0| 68 257 180 28 5 1 false false Tue Apr 22 21:36:49 -0700 2008 Tue Apr 22 21:43:36 -0700 2008
Science fiction isn;t about aliens and spaceships. It explores everything t...more...]]> 5 1 false false Thu Aug 14 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 14 16:45:26 -0700 2008 Thu Aug 14 16:49:19 -0700 2008 I especially loved 'AssHat Magic Spider" by Scott Westerfeld, which is "a homage" to a certain "Charlotte" and I won't spoil it for those of you planning to read it...
I also liked Neil Gaiman's Orange for its "Oute...more...]]> 3 0 false false Fri May 08 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Fri May 01 14:29:26 -0700 2009 Fri May 08 07:19:04 -0700 2009 1
I don't think there's a standout story here, b...more...]]> 0 0 false false Wed Mar 25 08:32:06 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 11:14:06 -0700 2009 more...]]> 3 0 false false Mon Jan 19 00:00:00 -0800 2009 Fri Jan 02 09:14:05 -0800 2009 Tue Jan 20 16:28:56 -0800 2009 Strahan, Jonathan. ed, 2008. THE STARRY RIFT: TALES OF NEW TOMORROWS. Viking. 530 pages.

The Starry Rift is 'an original science fiction anthology.' Consisting of sixteen short stories (some really more like novellas), it features the work of some favorites new and old--Scott Wester...more...]]> 0 0 false false Tue Sep 22 08:26:39 -0700 2009 Tue Sep 22 08:26:39 -0700 2009
Ass-Hat Magic Spider by Scott Westerfeld
short, funny
Cheats by Ann Halam
Orange by Neil Gaiman
a bit clever
The Surfer by Kelly Link
includes good refs to classic SF authors
Repair Kit by Stephen Baxter
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THE STARRY RIFT is truly a collection of stories about today's ideals, dreams, and philosophies. Strahan did an amazing job collecting stories written by modern science fiction masters. The authors write beautifully, uniquely, and intrig...more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Dec 07 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 03 11:15:52 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 08 21:16:29 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Tue Aug 25 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 17 09:26:15 -0700 2009 Tue Aug 25 08:59:03 -0700 2009 more...]]> 4 0 false false Wed Aug 13 19:35:22 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 15 08:20:08 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 13 19:35:22 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Oct 15 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Oct 10 21:51:57 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 15 16:55:48 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Mar 31 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon Mar 30 10:16:44 -0700 2009 Tue Mar 31 18:51:29 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Fri Mar 20 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 08:31:29 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 08:32:34 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Mon Nov 10 19:23:38 -0800 2008 Tue Nov 18 19:51:03 -0800 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Thu Sep 25 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 04 00:45:16 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 04 00:45:51 -0700 2008 1 more...]]> 5 0 false false Sat Mar 21 08:33:16 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 21 08:33:38 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Oct 21 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Thu Oct 09 15:42:17 -0700 2008 Tue Oct 21 19:32:04 -0700 2008
I liked the stories I read, especially the one by Corey Doctrow. I didn't get to hold onto it long enough, since others had requests on it. I also made sure to read the Neil Gaiman story, and the Scott Westerfeld and started the Paul McAuley but missed t...more...]]> 5 0 false false Tue Jun 17 15:04:35 -0700 2008 Tue Jul 01 18:01:30 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sat Oct 11 00:00:00 -0700 2008 Sat Oct 11 16:11:43 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 26 20:57:14 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Wed Oct 08 13:58:02 -0700 2008 Sun Oct 05 11:03:52 -0700 2008 Wed Oct 08 13:58:02 -0700 2008 more...]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=2509832