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In the Ocean of Night (Galactic Center) (Mass Market Paperback)

by Gregory Benford (Author) "He found the flying mountain by its shadow ..." (more)
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  • Mass Market Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Aspect; 1st thus edition (Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 044661159X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446611596
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 10.6 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 311,505 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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* #27 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. * Winner of the Nebula and John W. Campbell Awards. * 'Science fiction at its very best' Anthony Burgess * ' . . . a rarity: a scientist who writes with verve and insight, not only about black holes and cosmic strings, but about human desires and fears' New York Times * 'In the rapidly shrinking world of hard SF, Benford is justa bout the best now at work' The Washington Post --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gregory Benfords little-known masterpiece still in print, 25 Aug 1999
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This is the 3rd edition of this novel I've purchased! In The Ocean Of Night is easily my favourite novel, despite the fact that it started life as a series of novelettes published over several years in various American fiction magazines.

Benfords protagonist, Nigel Walmsley, is perhaps the most believable and richly drawn character in all of science fiction. Impulsive, independent, sometimes arrogant, occasionally wrong, but always capable of great leaps of imagination and faith.

The language and quality of the writing in this novel are way beyond what I've read in any book, in any genre written in the last five years. Somehow, even in the early and mid-1970's Benford identified a 1990's and early Millennium world of "dumbing-down", religious fanaticism, twisted morality, and even managers Gary Larson would have been proud to write about!

The story is richly drawn, slowly paced and takes a great deal of concentration to read. The reward though is worth it. Although he didn't win any awards with it, 'Ocean remains in print across more than two decades, and remains a thoroughly recommended read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars a very exciting read, 6 Jul 1999
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The author keeps you spellbound all of the time, making you want to continue reading non-stop. He has an excellent kmowledge of science fiction and knows exactly how to use it. I would reccommend his books to any serious sci-fi fanatic!
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