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Revelation Space

The breath-taking space opera masterpiece
By Alastair Reynolds
Series: S.F. Masterworks
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Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds weaves a complex tale blending hard science fiction with a mysterious plot. Set in a distant future, the story follows a scientist who uncovers a dangerous secret while investigating an extinct alien race. As various characters—from archaeologists to space captains—navigate the perils of space, they must confront revelations that could alter the fate of humanity.
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You might enjoy this sci-fi novel if you're drawn to epic space opera tales that combine intricate plotting with hard science fiction elements. Set in a richly detailed universe, it offers compelling mysteries, vast interstellar settings, and complex characters that will captivate fans of speculative fiction and cosmos-spanning narratives.

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Revelation Space

'The span here is mind-boggling, cosmos-spanning concepts, a breathtaking journey' GOOD BOOK GUIDE

'The span here is mind-boggling, cosmos-spanning concepts, a breathtaking journey' GOOD BOOK GUIDE

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Nine hundred thousand years ago, something wiped out the Amarantin. For the human colonists now settling the Amarantin homeworld Resurgam, it's of little more than academic interest, even after the discovery of a long-hidden, almost perfect Amarantin city and a colossal statue of a winged Amarantin.

For brilliant but ruthless scientist Dan Sylveste, it's more than merely intellectual curiosity – and he will stop at nothing to get at the truth. Even if the truth costs him everything. But the Amarantin were wiped out for a reason, and that danger is closer and greater than even Sylveste imagines...

Revelation Space: a huge, magnificent space opera that ranges across the known and unknown universe... towards the most terrifying of destinations.

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Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds is widely praised for its intricate, expansive world-building and thought-provoking exploration of space themes. Readers often commend its blend of hard science fiction with a gripping narrative and complex characters. However, some note the dense prose and pacing as challenging, but overall, the book receives acclaim for its originality and depth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780575129061

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 133.0mm

Weight: 418g

Pages: 608

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Alastair Reynolds Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: S.F. Masterworks

About the Author

Alastair Reynolds was born in Barry, South Wales, in 1966. He studied at Newcastle and St Andrews Universities and has a Ph.D. in astronomy. He spent twelve years working as an astrophysicist for the European Space Agency, based in the Netherlands, but has now returned to Wales, where he lives with his wife.

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