book-reviews
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A holiday gift for you
While I am mulling over my third review of novels about alien communication, I have realized today is the start of a festive season. So here is: A speculative fiction advent calendar of quotes: DAY ONE What is it about… Continue reading
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Six novels take a serious look at alien communication: Part 2, Translation State
In this series of posts, I will discuss six novels of alien communication I find convincing and satisfying: Translation State, Ann Leckie (2023)–note: fixed a typo if you are reading the revised post Leckie’s answer to the problem of human/alien… Continue reading
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Six novels take a serious look at alien communication: Part 1, Embassytown (REVISED)
In this series of posts, I will discuss six novels of alien communication I find convincing and satisfying: Embassytown, China Miéville, 2011 Miéville’s take on communicating with an alien species is complex and stunningly detailed, not least because Miéville himself… Continue reading
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