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Scales – Written and Narrated by Alistair Reynolds

I can’t claim to be an expert in higher mathematics / astrophysics but assume the events depicted are theoretically possible. Reynolds is good at using recent scientific understanding (quantum mechanics or string theory say), without losing the uninitiated reader (ie. me) or the requirement for a decent story, up his own wormhole.

July 15, 2009 Posted by danielhall | Audiobooks | Alistair Reynolds, Audio | Leave a comment

Work in Progress

The idea is for The Jub Jub Bird to become a site dedicated to the search for that mythical beast, Literary Fantasy: quality literature of a speculative nature. The emphasis is on the word quality because there’s so much dross out there, under the sci-fi / fantasy tag heading. This blog will attempt to direct readers towards the good-stuff and perhaps play some small part in bringing about a wider acceptance of speculative works by the mainstream.

I’ve kept a watching brief on sci-fi and fantasy since the days of my youth, when I was in to Tolkein, Iain M Banks, Pratchett, Weis & Hickman and Gaiman amongst others. Twenty years later there are serious gaps in my knowledge of the genre and its stars. I intend to educate myself and, by recording my thoughts along the way, stimulate debate and introduce others to the best that writing-between-the-worlds has to offer.

Please let me know your thoughts. As I’m a learner, any helpful advice or recommendations, gratefully received.

‘And when quarrels arose – as one frequently finds
Quarrels will, spite of every endeavour –
The song of the JubJub recurred to their minds,
And cemented their friendship for ever!’

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