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Otherness (Paperback)

by David Brin (Author)
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 380 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit; New edition edition (8 Jun 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1857233107
  • ISBN-13: 978-1857233100
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.8 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 725,680 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Brin is a fervently iconoclastic writer who loves to pick up a really neat new ideal and take it all the way to the logical limit.' INTERZONE 'OTHERNESS is a multi-faceted book with a surplus of ideas. Intelligent and impassioned SF constructed with a quality control to rival that of NASA.' STARBURST

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A wide-ranging and thought-provoking collection of short stories which confirms David Brin as one of the foremost writers of science fiction. It brings together stories like 'The Giving Plague' and 'Dr Pak's Preschool' which are among the most powerful and affecting of recent years. Brin's is an eloquent, incisive voice, always dealing with profound ideas and important issues, taking the genre to new heights.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking material, 12 Aug 2007
By Mikko Saari (Tampere, Finland) - See all my reviews
Otherness is the uniting theme for the short stories and essays collected in this book. Don't let the silly cheap science fiction cover fool you: there's some pretty deep thought inside the covers. The short stories vary from great to ok, but the essays offer the best value in the collection. Brin writes about UFOs, science versus magic and what he calls the dogma of otherness. It's all very interesting and enlightening.

The short stories aren't a waste of space, either - the best of them are captivating and contain marvellous ideas. Brin writes good science fiction, especially if you value interesting ideas. Those looking for fresh thought to chew on will find a nice dose from this collection.
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5.0 out of 5 stars David BRIN. Otherness, 30 Dec 2009
By Paul (Brummingham, England) - See all my reviews
The short story developed to a an art. Probably tagged Science Fiction, but more of a melange of Philosophy, Sociology and Anthropology in a fiou pastry of tongue in cheek humour. The title story defines western 'civilisation'. Beg or borrow, and if necessary buy it, read it, recomend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable science fiction stories, 11 Jun 2001
I really enjoyed this book - the Giving Plaque & Sshhh... especially are thought prokoving & well-written stories. Brin also has several essays on various topics inserted throughout the book that are very entertaining. His style is eloquent & easy to read. I would definitely recommend this collection to any SF fan...
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