jeff17946

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I'm a 45 year old I/T consultant living in the Washington DC area. I love books, particularly history, historical fiction and mystery. I also love music and have spent far too much on a CD collection, mainly rock and classical. My wife and I love cooking, gardening, birdwatching, camping and just being outdoors as much as possible.

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Epiphany of the Long Sun: The Second Half of 'The &hellip by Gene Wolfe

Epiphany of the Long Sun: The Second Half of 'The Book of the Long Sun' by Gene Wolfe

More than just "science fiction", Jun 21 2002

I started reading The Book of The Long Sun series after a professional re4viewer called Gene Wolfe "the best science fiction writer you've never heard of". I was drawn into the first book (Nightside The Long Sun) by the first line, and I have never enjoyed reading any novel more than these.

The Long Sun storyline is epic -- It's essentially about the end of a world and the struggle for a new beginning, told in the most intimate "ground level" way possible. It's about religion, power, intrigue, and even romance. The lead character, Silk, is a young man who posseses wisdom and power he does not know he has, and it's wonderful to watch him develop. One must read these… Read more

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