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Space Opera
HUGO AWARD FINALIST FOR BEST NOVEL 2019
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Space Opera
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets the sheer fabulousness of Eurovision in bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente's science fiction spectacular, where sentient races compete for glory in a galactic musical contest...and the stakes are as high as the fate of planet Earth
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FINALIST FOR HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2019
FINALIST FOR LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL 2019
IN SPACE EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU SING
FINALIST FOR LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL 2019
IN SPACE EVERYONE CAN HEAR YOU SING
A century ago, intelligent space-faring life was nearly destroyed during the Sentience Wars. To bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding, the Metagalactic Grand Prix was created. Part concert, part contest, all extravaganza, species far and wide gather to compete in feats of song, dance, and/or whatever facsimile of these can be performed by various creatures who may or may not possess, in the traditional sense, feet, mouths, larynxes, or faces.
This year, humankind has discovered that it must fight for its destiny not with diplomacy, gunships, and stoic councils - but with glitter, lipstick, and electric guitars.
A washed-up glam-rock trio from London, Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes, has been chosen to represent humanity on the greatest stage in the galaxy. The fate of Earth lies in their ability to ROCK.
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Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente is compared to a vibrant and whimsical blend of Ziggy Stardust and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Critics praise it for its creative brilliance, exuberant prose, and a narrative that feels both electric and heartening. This sci-fi novel is celebrated for lifting spirits with its joy and imaginative storytelling in challenging times.
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ISBN: 9781472115089
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 July 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Corsair
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 16.0mm
Width: 124.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 242g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Catherynne M. Valente is a New York Times bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction novels, short stories, and poetry. She has been nominated for the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, and has won the Locus and Andre Norton awards. She lives on a small island off the coast of Maine. Visit her at CatherynneMValente.com.
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