Revelation Space is a 2000 science fiction novel by Welsh author Alastair Reynolds.It was the first novel (but not published work of fiction) set in Reynolds's eponymous universe.The novel reflects Reynolds's professional background: he has a PhD in astronomy and worked for many years for the European Space Agency. Also, strongly advise you to read 'Pushing Ice' Before you reed the revelation space books, it is a good introduction to Reynolds writing style. the Poseidon's Children trilogy, Pushing Ice, House of Suns universe, and so on. 169. Does the rest of the series pick back up the same feeling, or does it just degrade into a weird action movie? Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. Writing is a bit uneven at times. There is no Bible or extensive set of background notes - I basically just make it up as I go along and rely on my own shaky recollection not to tie myself in knots. Members. I thought the rest of the series improved on his flaws too. Book 5 (The Prefect) is a bit of a prequel, but still well worth the read. Book 0.1. He's incredible. is interesting, and not over the top. It was a recommendation from an old post in which I was lurking and I am so happy and thankful to any of you that recommend this book. I absolutely loved the book Revelation Space and immediately jumped into Chasm City. You could also try dipping your toes into some of his short stories set in the Revelation Space universe to get a sense if his style and tone. I had so many "oh sh!t" moments with even more "wtf" moments (legit wtf as I had no clue as to what was happening at times, lol) throughout this book and how it all just clicked in the end was simply perfect! His name is E.S.Fein btw. Then post it! Rodders |-O-| (-O-) |-O-| Supporter. This reddit is for fans and creators of Science Fiction and related media in any form. Revelation Space is a long read, but it doesn’t feel like it. Press J to jump to the feed. It's pretty hard science fiction. Amerikano. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Filter by flair. This is a moderated subreddit. Fantasy too. Chasm City did characters well, and Reynolds isn't as idea-driven as say Greg Egan, but it is hard. It all depends on your taste in sci-fi. Alpha-level. Diamond Dogs is a good one to start with. but for some reason i never read century rain! General speculative fiction posts are fine as long as they involve Science Fiction. u/spacemanspiff30. Science Fiction Novel; Posts. I imagine at least 7 seasons: S1: Chasm City* (With introductions of major characters from the Inhibitor Trilogy) S2: Revelation Space Revelation Space was a whole bunch of good ideas strung rather shoddily together. Revelation Space. Posting about the Inhibitor Cycle / the wider Revelation Space fictive `verse should go in /r/revelationspace or /r/evelationspace instead. r/printSF. Joined Nov 6, 2008 Messages 5,119. Oh let me gush like a fanboy, Hell YES you should read Revelation Space! Reactions: Rodders. Together, they’ve landed on the Mun three times, Minmus four times and flown perhaps a … 2. Eventually, the plague begins to consume the Captain, his casket, and nearby parts of the ship. Redemption Ark is almost flawless sf for me. The Revelation Space universe currently encompasses five novels and a cluster of short stories, of which all but "Monkey Suit" are collected in the books Galactic North and Diamond Dogs and Turquoise Days. A Spy in Europa – (ca. Alastair has terrific imagination. Revelation Space. I can’t believe the sheer amount of times the man rehashed something that had just happened a few pages previous! I’ve removed one or two entries that referred to failed stories or pieces that later broke away from the RS universe, and doubtless there are still a few such stubs present. This plot device is characteristic of many of Reynolds's works. SF movies and TV shows. View All Moderators. The First Five have already broken ground by making the initial forays into space. Any sort of link or text post is welcome as long as it is about printed / text / static SF material. Other; RS-Verse; Not RS-Verse; General Discussion; Moderators. Recently started the book by Alastair Reynolds of the same title and they make allusion to this but I might have missed it. I am loving his short stories though on his website especially Multiversal Beauty (and the audio for that one is awesome too). Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts . u/ArchdukeBearcrusher. For the best viewing experience, as well as events we recommend using old reddit version - https://old.reddit.com/r/40kLore/, Press J to jump to the feed. Jan 15, 2021 #3 The blurb (From Forbidden Planet's web page.) Can I have a spoiler-free answer? The "main series" would adapt the Inhibitor Trilogy, as well as Chasm City, and would also include major history which happens "off-page" during the course of those stories. 11. Its great - first of all, all of the space travel is based on real science, instead of so many other popular space operas, including modern ones, that are nothing more than swashbucklers with magical 1g gravity on their spaceships. Also a little too long. The standalone House of Suns is my favorite book of his though.Also, his uncharacteristically lighthearted Doctor Who: Harvest of Time is a total hoot. Not sure if a book is SF? 》Revelation Space. Anything in the Revelation Space Universe is high on my list of favourite series'. Reynolds' characters are, for the most part, terrible- if you're after a story that emphasises the human aspect, go and read Hyperion. Revelation Space is good and yes, well worth the read. Revelation Space is Space Opera of the grandest style, filled with high drama and soaring narrative arias. Online. Close. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Alt. History, Postmodern Lit., and more are all welcome here. Prepare to step into a world, so beatifully described that you cannot help almost feeling like you are there yourself! The "main series" would adapt the Inhibitor Trilogy, as well as Chasm City, and would also include major history which happens "off-page" during the course of those stories. To get the most out of the Revelation Space series, here is the recommended reading order. Asimov, Bradbury, Clarke, Dick, Heinlein and other SF books. The second book in the series (Chasm City) is better, one of my favorite sci-fi books. This article offers an overview of known translations, to date, of works set in Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space universe (RSU). It certainly is more idea focused (and plot focused? The only author that can touch him for sheer memorable world-building is KSR. It's quickly become my favourite sci-fi series. **A place to discuss published SF**—novels, short stories, comics, images, and more. Seriously, it’s overflowing with the stuff. 2330 – 2340, published 1997) – short story 4. Chasm City's Generation Ship storyline is magnificent- there isn't a single thing out there that touches the way it's resolved. If you want something gripping or something that explores humanity through depth of characterization, this is probably not for you. Sale. So no spoilers just yes or no, is it ever explained why the Nostalgia for Infinity crew is together? The Prefect. Posts of all sorts are encouraged: links to reviews, interviews, and links to related material about the book or author. It's one of my favorite novels. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook. In a few decades, Reynolds'll be viewed as one of our age's Asimovs/Heinleins. A . Communities. But I still enjoyed it. The Revelation Space universe is a fictional universe which was created by Alastair Reynolds and used as the setting for a number of his novels and stories. (shelved 1 time as reddit-sci-fi) avg rating 4.16 — 85,774 ratings — published 1995 everything ties together so neatly, hard to say it's lacking in that aspect), but I found Volyova to be a fascinating and really complex character and the relationships of the Ultra crew were fraught with all sorts of intrigue and personal details. Revelation Space. The book never seemed to gel. 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