Bear's Fantasies: Six Stories in Old Paradigms

by Greg Bear

Bear has been called the "best working writer of science fiction" by The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. He has been awarded two Hugo and four Nebula Awards, and holds the distinction of being one of two authors to win a Nebula in every category. His novel Darwin's Radio, published by Ballantine Books, won the Nebula Award for "Best Novel of 2000," and was honored with the prestigious Endeavor Award. His novels and short stories have been translated into fifteen languages.

Genres: Fantasy, Ebooks, Short Stories, Science Fiction, Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy

160 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

Greg Bear was an American writer and illustrator best known for science fiction. His work covered themes of galactic conflict (Forge of God books), parallel universes (The Way series), consciousness and cultural practices (Queen of Angels), and accelerated evolution (Blood Music, Darwin’s Radio, and Darwin’s Children). His last work was the 2021 novel The Unfinished Land. Greg Bear wrote over 50 books in total.

(For a more complete biography, see Wikipedia.)

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 2 out of 5]

A collection of short story fantasies. Anumber have a religious background and all are somewhat wierd.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall an excellent collection. The last novella utilized storylines and characters from a series I haven’t read and so it was meaningless to me. Maybe once I’ve read that series I’ll come back and reevaluate this.

[Greta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Classic fantasies by Greg Bear are in the same category as Roddy Doyle's Opera, not my favorite form of entertainment.

[Michael O'Donnell · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too bad. Did not get into 'The Way of all Ghosts'. Probably needed to read some of the earlier 'Way' storied.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting ideas and images, but nothing that really stuck to my ribs, as it were.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

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