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Neverness (Paperback)

by David Zindell (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 388 pages
  • Publisher: Voyager; New Ed edition (15 Jun 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0586205365
  • ISBN-13: 978-0586205365
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 212,437 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A science fiction novel in the mould of Frank Herbert's "Dune". This is the story of Mallory Ringer of the Order of Pilots whose quest for immortality leads to his near death and resurrection as a half man half bio-computer.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Manifold Odyssey, 9 Jul 2003
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I'm amazed that Zindell is not more popular than he is. First, a misconception. This book is described as hard SF - I don't agree. Sure, it deals with complex mathematical concepts, the future far-evolution of humanity...but it does so in a poetic, mythic way. It also covers philospophy, religion...This is a SF Odyssey, it is Homeric in its ambition, and it has quite the most beautiful prose I have ever read in a SF novel. Each chapter seemed to me a novella in its scope and depth when I read it. This is an epic quest of a book that stunned me when I read it and I urge you to try it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A spectacular example of world-making!, 9 Sep 2002
This review is from: Neverness (Voyager Classics) (Paperback)
A brilliant story which requires a great will to put down. From the humble beginnings of the tribes folk to the outlandish scope of evolution displayed here, it is clear to see that Zindell has put together quite a masterpiece, with every measure painstakingly taken to describe all the intacracies inbetween. This story, ultimatley part of a four book saga, really enagages your mind as it takes you on a jouney from man to godhood.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic, thoughtful, unique fantasy, 9 Nov 2001
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This book is impossible to categorize properly. It, and its successor series, "A requiem for Homo Sapiens", combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, space opera, philosophy and mathematics to make one of the most thought-provoking and fascinating things that I have read in several years. However, judging by several other reviews that I have read, some people seem to miss the point. Just read it as a work of literature and enjoy the prose, and you'll probably enjoy Neverness more that if you approach it as a work of hard sci-fi. Its also one of the few books that I have read that lives up to its cover blurb, incidentally.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Neverness is SF true to its potential
I read Neverness all the way back in 1988 and it remains the one work in SF that, for me, is truly inspiring. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2006 by SF FANATIC

5.0 out of 5 stars Zindell's best book
One of my favourite books; characters with real depth and complexity, a plot which takes unexpected twists and turns, and a superbly realised setting. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Science fiction at its best
Neverness is the sci-fi equivalent of Lord of the Rings. The universe that David Zindell creates is as intricate as it is beautiful. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars No Dune
You can tell that you're in trouble when the publishers compare the book to Dune. Put it down ! I struggled to pick it up. Read more
Published on 8 Jun 2003

1.0 out of 5 stars Compared to Dune, sorely lacking
After finishing the final book in Frank Herbert's Dune series, I was pretty stoked to find a recommendation for a book touted as "Dune for the 1990's", namely David... Read more
Published on 16 Jul 2001 by S. P. Lovejoy

5.0 out of 5 stars SCIENCE fiction
Put simply, the book persuaded me to study for a mathematical physics degree simply so I could get a better grip on the concepts behind it. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2001

2.0 out of 5 stars short story stretched too far
The basic story of the book is good. But it's certainly no Dune. Where as Space Opera's like Dune fill the imagination with good good mix of scene setting and keep the story at a... Read more
Published on 29 May 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars A sweeping epic
When I picked this one up in the library, I realised how long it was (700 pages) & I thought it would be heavy-going. How wrong I was!! Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars Why all the fuss? Very overrated
I fail to see what the fuss is about with Neverness. The Hyperion saga (Dan Simmons) or the Nights Dawn trilogy (Peter F Hamilton) offer an infinitely more satisfying read.
Published on 5 Mar 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought provoking. SF as it should be.
Before reading this book I'd never heard of the David Zindell. The story is gripping and fast moving but that doesn't prevent the development of concepts and ideas that are... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2001

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