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Summary: A great writer's best work.
Review: The title of this review says it all. Dan Simmons is one of my all-time favorite authors, and Phases of Gravity stands out as one of his finest works. Beautifully written, the story of Baedecker's search for himself simply flows, and the book has (in my opinion) one of the greatest final lines in any story I've ever read.
Rating:
Summary: A great writer's best work.
Review: The title of this review says it all. Dan Simmons is one of my all-time favorite authors, and Phases of Gravity stands out as one of his finest works. Beautifully written, the story of Baedecker's search for himself simply flows, and the book has (in my opinion) one of the greatest final lines in any story I've ever read.
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Summary: Time to read Phases again!
Review: This is one of those rare books that I try to read again every few years. I was searching for another book on Amazon by another author and a book by Simmons was suggested. This got me thinking about Phases, one of the few books I have ever read that inspired serious reflection without inducing an even more serious downer. I don't remember a great deal about the plot or the protagonist, Baedecker, but I do recall reading the last line and closing the book with a clean satisfaction. This is not sf, despite its designation as such. Its just a damned good story about a middle-aged "success" trying to find himself in an odd little world. If this sounds a bit like you -- get a copy -- if you can find one. Seeing that this book is out of print just about ruined my day -- except that I know where my copy is at home!
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