- Hardcover: 324 pages
- Publisher: Golden Gryphon Press (May 2008)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1930846509
- ISBN-13: 978-1930846500
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 15.1 x 2.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 499 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #579,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Another of the author's substantial and provocative examinations of near-future biotechnology. . . . Kress is certainly the most probing writer of the past decade on this theme." —Locus magazine
"Exemplifies all that is compelling and admirable about science fiction." —David B. Coe, author, Eagle-Sage
"The keeness of vision to. . . see the possibilities for the future very clearly, and they are both fascinating and frightening." —San Francisco Examiner and Chronicle
"A depth of imagination unusual even among SF writers." —Analog
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Blending a focus on cutting-edge technology with deep emotional impacts, this enticing collection draws its stories from various Year's Best and Reader's Choice lists. The pathos of the human condition is explored in such stories as "My Mother, Dancing," in which seedlings are planted and those responsible must decide if they will play God with them, or let natural selection progress; or in "Nano Comes to Clifford Falls," where nanotechnology brings every wish to everyone—yet dire problems still ensue. The narratives reveal many forms of artificial intelligence including a persecuted slave in "Computer Virus," a controlling force of the universe in "Mirror Image," or even one that's entirely indifferent to humans in "Savior." From the center of the galaxy to the swamps of Earth, all 13 inventive tales offer a trademark mix of hard science fiction interacting with flawed humanity.
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Something for grown-ups too,
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This review is from: Nano Comes to Clifford Falls: And Other Stories (Hardcover)
This short story collection explores a range of SF types, from near-future to far-future. "Nanotech" is central to the title story, and accessory to a handful of others. The author does not delve too much in the technical side of things, although the science is solid. Rather the stories are about the characters. I hope this author manages to produce a novel that grown-ups can enjoy, like her stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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Top 10,
By EEV G. A. WOLFORD PhD "Chief Critic" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nano Comes to Clifford Falls: And Other Stories (Hardcover)
If you like Sci-Fi/Fantasy, or philosophy, this is one of the hottest authors I've read.
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A magnificent anthology of thirteen tales,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nano Comes to Clifford Falls: And Other Stories (Hardcover)
Written by multiple award-winning author Nancy Kress, "Nano Comes to Clifford Falls And Other Stories" is a magnificent anthology of thirteen tales, with a foreword from author Mike Resnick. From exploring the human condition to just making readers laugh, Kress' writing flows with versatility; readers are in for something different with every story. "Nano Comes to Clifford Falls: And Other Stories" is highly recommended for community library fiction collections.
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Thought provoking stories.,
By Arvin "AAA" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Nano Comes to Clifford Falls: And Other Stories (Hardcover)
It is an interesting change reading the scifi written by a woman, I can certainly see and feel a difference in the stories. Besides that, very interesting stories and well written. I have found the second story in this book is my favorite so far, very unique. Recommended for any serious scifi collection.
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