Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780330262583
Edition: New Ed
ISBN: 0330262580
Label: Macmillan
Manufacturer: Macmillan
Number Of Pages: 384
Publication Date: February 13, 1981
Publisher: Macmillan
Studio: Macmillan
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Bester's later works are generally ignored in favour of his classics Stars My Destination (Tiger Tiger) and Demolished Man. Both are excellent novels, but he only truly shone in the second half of his writing career. Golem 100 is a brutal, uncompromising and exhilirating read. Bester's use of language never ceases to astound and his utter disregard for convention and predictability will ensure you will never, ever forget this book. He creates worlds, characters and absurd situations, ... Read More
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Though this is commonly viewed as one of Alfred Bester's minor works, in my opinion it is his masterpiece. Though opening on the simple happenings of life in a future a lot different from the views presented in most science-fiction, Bester quickly elevates the plot to the level of high sf in the extreme. Following the usual Freudian theme Bester often adopted, and displaying more than usual his intricate web of ancient mythology and modern scientific ideas, and showing off to spectacular effect his ... Read More
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