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5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic ahead of its time,
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This review is from: Babel-17 (Sphere science fiction) (Paperback)
I was utterly amazed by "Babel-17". Though written in 1966, I felt Delany was so far ahead of his time in so many of the concepts presented in this book. We have Rydra Wong, poetess to the galaxies, who is an extremely self-possessed, strong female protaganist (something in short supply even in this day and age and almost unheard of when this book was written). We have body shaping, piercing, mutilation - did Delany actually foresee the youth of today in his crystal ball as he jotted his prose down on paper? We have custom-made soldiers, futuristic weapons that nowadays don't seem so farfetched, multiple partner marriages."Babel-17" is a short book but it does not read like one. You actually have to think about what you are reading, savor each word, mull over possible meanings, and then go on to the next sentence. It was a wondrous banquet of a story to savor. I consider it to be one of the best books I have ever read. |
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Babel-17 (Sphere science fiction) by Samuel R. Delany (Paperback - 1977)
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