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This is one of the few books that I re-read; one of the best Science Fiction novels.
I'm usually suspicious of sequels to great books; they're usually a disappointment, a let-down from the first burst of awesomeness. I'm doubly suspicious of prequels; we KNOW what happened before, why do I want an expansion when I know how it all ends?
_A Deepness in the Sky_ is the rare, rare exception: a prequel which is, if anything, better than the masterful _A Fire Upon the Deep_ which preceded it in publication and takes place long afterwards.
The "hook" for this book, at least for those who ...more
_A Deepness in the Sky_ is the rare, rare exception: a prequel which is, if anything, better than the masterful _A Fire Upon the Deep_ which preceded it in publication and takes place long afterwards.
The "hook" for this book, at least for those who ...more
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