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Dragon's Egg (Paperback)

de Robert L. Forward (Author)
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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 --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.

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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 --Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 A great book, Jui 14 2004
Par Blair Colquhoun (Saco, Maine USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
This review is from: Dragon's Egg (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.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Great Sci-Fi, Jui 6 2004
Par Sarah Sammis "Avid BookCrosser" (Hayward, CA United States) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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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.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Probably Forward's best. . ., Oct. 2 2003
Par David Zampino "21st Century Hobbit" (Delavan, Wisconsin) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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This review is from: Dragon's Egg (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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5.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Oct. 17 2001 par C Delfino

4.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Juil 13 2001 par Jonathan Burgoine

4.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Jui 19 2001 par Douglas Welzel

5.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Fév 27 2001 par Michael Valdivielso

4.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Nov. 25 2000 par Daniel C. Sobral

5.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Aoû 23 2000 par iamcdn

4.0étoiles sur 5 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... Read more
Publié le Mars 23 2000 par Andrew X. Lias

5.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Déc 24 1999 par jill porter

5.0étoiles sur 5 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
Publié le Oct. 26 1999 par Rolf B Green

5.0étoiles sur 5 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.
Publié le Mars 1 1999

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