

In this collection particularly noteworthy tales such as:. In Ted Chiang’s new collection of short stories and novellas however I feel more like I’ve watched a world class pianist with a performance that showcases an ability to play all songs, tempos and notes in any way they please. One of my favourite con memories is two celebrated authors in a panel debating technology and its future risks and there was a beautiful back and forth of ideas and counter ideas being debated (probably enough for at least two dozen books) it was like watching a fine tennis match or two musicians do a jazz piece. A genre that focuses on examining possibilities both good and bad of technology, alien life, and biology.

This much anticipated second collection of stories is signature Ted Chiang, full of revelatory ideas and sympathetic characters.įor me science fiction is the best place to discuss ‘what if’. From an award-winning science fiction writer, the long-awaited new collection of stunningly original, human and already celebrated short stories.
