- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Ltd (Jun 1979)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0575025476
- ISBN-13: 978-0575025479
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,982,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In his seventh novel, Disch reaches a literary high point in the field of science fiction. At once hilarious and frightening, it follows Daniel Weinreb as he attempts to escape the repressive laws and atmosphere of the isolationist State of Iowa. A rich black comedy of bizarre sexual ambiguity and adventurism.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was Disch's first SF novel in a long time when it came out in '79. Some consider it to be his best work, but I don't know about that. I certainly thnk it's great, and that it deserved the 1980 John W. Campbell award for best novel of the year that it won, though. It's a shame it didn't win a Hugo or a Nebula, this is far superior to Arthur C. Clarke's "The Fountains of Paradise."
If you liked 334, you'll probably like this. Disch's greatest strength has always been his social commentary. This book is an excellent example.
In addition, recently a lot of books by this publisher (Carrol & Graf) have been going out of print (BOO!). So you might not have long to get your hands on it in a normal book store.
Still, you should read Camp Concentration first, to see if you like Disch's style. If you like it, go for his other two classics (this one and 334).
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Best Ever
5 July 2000
Format:Mass Market Paperback
For me, "On Wings Of Song" is among one of the best books I've ever read. It transcends such concepts of genre and manages to become something quite different. This book should appeal to all, but especially the young as its themes of escape, rebellian and success deal explictly with the perils of growing up. It is interesting too how Disch paints such a division between American states in the future, but it is not done in usual future prediction style. This book will make you think about where you're heading in life.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Virtuoso!
25 April 2001
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Disch has done it again! Surpassed himself with this gem of a book! Daniel Weinreb is a creation beyond belief. Never have I sympathised so much with a character. This book is so subtly layered that everytime I read it, I find something new. The concept is original and I'm envious that I didn't think of it! Disch's style is also enviable. He is everything a writer should aspire to. Certainly this is his best novel. Disch is a Maestro, the language is at his command. It's fabulous the way he mocked Norberg at the end of the novel - however frustrating the ending was. If Disch is reading this: Did he ever get to fly? This novel deserves ten stars out of five
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Not my favorite, but still good
22 Mar 1999
Format:Mass Market Paperback
This was Disch's first SF novel in a long time when it came out in '79. Some consider it to be his best work, but I don't know about that. I certainly thnk it's great, and that it deserved the 1980 John W. Campbell award for best novel of the year that it won, though. It's a shame it didn't win a Hugo or a Nebula, this is far superior to Arthur C. Clarke's "The Fountains of Paradise."
If you liked 334, you'll probably like this. Disch's greatest strength has always been his social commentary. This book is an excellent example.
In addition, recently a lot of books by this publisher (Carrol & Graf) have been going out of print (BOO!). So you might not have long to get your hands on it in a normal book store.
Still, you should read Camp Concentration first, to see if you like Disch's style. If you like it, go for his other two classics (this one and 334).
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