There is a long wait between John Varley's books, but the wait is absolutely worth it. With layers of Stanely Robinson-esque hard science, Dan Simmons's scope of vision, Heinelein-esque voice, and Orson Scott Card first-person narration, Varley cooks up a delicious read with multiple flavors of storytelling. Much in the way a sweet pastry could have meat and cheese added, this fun romp through the solar system is chock full of hard science and psychological nuance.
"The Golden Globe" is his second-most recent work, and it is a complex read that can be taken as a very satisfying actioner, or as a whirlwind tour through a plausible human future. Whichever way you choose to take this, The… Read more