"Forward's book is a knockout. In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them"--Arthur C. Clarke
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"Forward's book is a knockout. In science fiction there is only a handful of books that stretch the mind--and this is one of them!"
--ARTHUR C. CLARKE
"Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else?) forward."
--ISAAC ASIMOV
"Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."
--LARRY NIVEN
"This is one for the real science-fiction fan."
--FRANK HERBERT
"Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them?"
--FREEMAN J. DYSON
Author of Disturbing the Universe
"Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."
--The Washington Post
From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
--ARTHUR C. CLARKE
"Bob Forward writes in the tradition of Hal Clement's Mission Gravity and carries it a giant step (how else?) forward."
--ISAAC ASIMOV
"Dragon's Egg is superb. I couldn't have written it; it required too much real physics."
--LARRY NIVEN
"This is one for the real science-fiction fan."
--FRANK HERBERT
"Robert L. Forward tells a good story and asks a profound question. If we run into a race of creatures who live a hundred years while we live an hour, what can they say to us or we to them?"
--FREEMAN J. DYSON
Author of Disturbing the Universe
"Forward has impeccable scientific credentials, and . . . big, original, speculative ideas."
--The Washington Post
From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From the Publisher
I joined Random House in 1995 as General Manager for the House of Collectibles imprint. The offices for House of Collectibles are right next door to Del Rey and, since I have a passion for science fiction, I moseyed over and asked Veronica Chapman, a Del Rey editor, for a book recommendation. She asked if I was looking for a fantasy book or a hard science fiction book. I indicated the later and without hesitation she recommended Dragon's Egg.
Wow! What a truly great book! It is so brimming with new ideas and new perspectives that it literally expands your mind. It opens your eyes to new possibilities. Every few pages draw another exclaimation of "Wow!"
I wish I could say, "I liked the book so much, I bought the company." But next best thing did happen: I became General Manager of Del Rey. (Please note that your results from reading this book may vary.) Thank you, Veronica, for this fantastic recommendation which I whole-heartedly pass along to one and all.
--Tim Kochuba, General Manager --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Wow! What a truly great book! It is so brimming with new ideas and new perspectives that it literally expands your mind. It opens your eyes to new possibilities. Every few pages draw another exclaimation of "Wow!"
I wish I could say, "I liked the book so much, I bought the company." But next best thing did happen: I became General Manager of Del Rey. (Please note that your results from reading this book may vary.) Thank you, Veronica, for this fantastic recommendation which I whole-heartedly pass along to one and all.
--Tim Kochuba, General Manager --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Format:Paperback
I first read this back in 1984. It's a great book. It's about a team of scientists who go to a distant star to observe the
local inhabitants. The book begins with a native noticing that
his planet's sun is going to swallow his planet. Then it continues with the crew of the St. George, as they study the
natives who live on the star. They're like amoebas or paramecia. It's not life as we know it. These are life forms, that after all, live on a star. Dr. Forward, who'd worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on the unmanned mission that dominated the 1980s___Voyager.
local inhabitants. The book begins with a native noticing that
his planet's sun is going to swallow his planet. Then it continues with the crew of the St. George, as they study the
natives who live on the star. They're like amoebas or paramecia. It's not life as we know it. These are life forms, that after all, live on a star. Dr. Forward, who'd worked for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, on the unmanned mission that dominated the 1980s___Voyager.
By Sarah Sammis
Format:Paperback
The opening bit of the Cheela's story is a tad slow and the ending, while providing perfect closer is also a tad hokey. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. It reminded a great deal of The Listeners by James E. Gunn.
Format:Paperback
I've read quite a bit of Robert Forward's "hard" science fiction. It all began with this book.
Forward describes the conditions under which life might actually evolve on the surface of a neutron star -- and what that life might look like.
An extremely imaginative book which might be difficult for some who prefer more character development and less real science, but for those who wish to really have their minds stretched, this book is a good place to start.
Highly recommended.
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Dragon's Egg
As you'll read a plot synopsis and some specific puffs and pans of the author's writing abilities in the other reviews, I'll stick to what I have always found to be the most... Read more
Published on Oct 17 2001 by C Delfino
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A very worthy SF read!
Robert L. Forward has written an absolutely wonderful account of an alien life that simply has not been done as well as this in any other SF book I've read. Read more
Published on July 13 2001 by Jonathan Burgoine
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More than just science fiction
Dragon's Egg is a great read because it is more than just science fiction. Forward makes some powerful statements (sometimes rather amusing) about humanity. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2001 by Douglas Welzel
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One of the best hard science fiction books.
Robert L. Forward is one of the best hard science fiction authors and this is his best work. Watch as a civilization of aliens no bigger than a mustard seed go from early tribes... Read more
Published on Feb 27 2001 by Michael Valdivielso
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Hard Science Fiction
This book was recommended to me as a truly hard science fiction book. In this respect, I don't have any complains. Read more
Published on Nov 25 2000 by Daniel C. Sobral
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My first and one the best Sci-Fi book I read!!!
This book was the first Sci-Fi book I ever read. It was loaned to me by a friend of mine in university. Read more
Published on Aug 23 2000 by iamcdn
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This is Hard SF!
Let us be clear: This is a Hard Science-Fiction novel. The plot is driven by the science. If deep characterization is a requisit for you enjoying a novel, you will NOT enjoy this... Read more
Published on Mar 23 2000 by Andrew X. Lias
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My family's all-time favorite novel(s) of any genre!
Dr. Forward presents amazingly full-blown alternate realities to his readers gift-wrapped as sci-fi novels. Read more
Published on Dec 24 1999 by jill porter
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Not just Si-Fi
Most Si-Fi books look to life and situations that will, or could, arise in the future but this is so much more. Read more
Published on Oct 26 1999 by Rolf B Green
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It's good.
This is without out doubt one of the overall best books, I've read. Engrossing, meaningful and self-evaluative. And if you're just looking for mind candy, you'll still love it.
Published on Mar 1 1999
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