Status
Available
Call number
Publication
Barcelona Martínez Roca D. L. 1983
Description
Ian Watson¿s brilliant debut novel was one of the most significant publications in British sf in the 1970s. Intellectually bracing and grippingly written, it is the story of three experiments in linguistics, and is driven by a searching analysis of the nature of communication. Fiercely intelligent, energetic and challenging, it immediately established Watson as a writer of rare power and vision, and is now recognized as a modern classic.
User reviews
LibraryThing member JenneB
I got this because it sounded like it had interesting ideas about language, but I think I didn't finish it because it seemed really dated.
As a feminist, it's kind of hard to read older SF sometimes. It was what it was, we stand on the shoulders of giants and all that, but sometimes I just can't.
As a feminist, it's kind of hard to read older SF sometimes. It was what it was, we stand on the shoulders of giants and all that, but sometimes I just can't.
LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
This is a book about language and thought interface. I did not find it accessible with my limited knowledge of Computers and my limited knowledge of linguistics. If you have the background, this might be a fun book.
LibraryThing member superant
This was an odd and somewhat interesting book. I remember reading it when I was a youngster. I thought is was powerful then. In my attempt to re-read the book now 30 years later, I had a hard time finishing it.
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LibraryThing member kevn57
Great ending saved a somewhat monotonousness read.
Subjects
Awards
Nebula Award (Nominee — Novel — 1975)
John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Finalist — 1974)
Prix Apollo (1975)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1973
Physical description
180 p.; 19 cm
ISBN
8427004141 / 9788427004146