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The Starry Rift
Edited by Jonathan Strahan
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Average Score:
80(4)
Truly successful science fiction does two things: it gives credible glimpses into the future while entertaining the reader. With this in mind, noted anthologist Jonathan Strahan—who is also the reviews editor of Locus magazine—asked sixteen of today’s most inventive, compelling writers to look past the horizon of the present day. Neil Gaiman (Anansi Boys), Kelly Link (Magic for Beginners), Garth Nix (the Abhorsen Trilogy), Scott Westerfeld (Uglies; Pretties; Specials) and their colleagues have crafted a dazzling range of stories. Whether on spaceships, in suburbia, or in simulated gaming worlds, whether about cloning, battle tactics, or corporate politics, the stories of The Starry Rift will give every reader something to consider. This original anthology is crucial reading for those who want to see where the future—and the future of science fiction—is headed.
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Book Details
Young Adult
Science Fiction
Hardcover,
530 Pages
Published
by Viking Juvenile on April 17, 2008
First Published by Viking Juvenile in 2008
ISBN-10 0670060593
ISBN-13 978-0670060597
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Reviews
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SF Site
| Greg L. Johnson
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Review Rating: 80
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The Starry Rift is just the kind of big collection that you used to find tucked away on the shelves of the local library, with each story a door into another universe of imagination and wonder. With any luck, that's just the kind of experience that The Starry Rift will provide for the young readers of today.
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SFRevu
| Karen Burnham
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Review Rating: 80
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The quality of this collection is high, and there are two standout stories from Kelly Link and Greg Egan.
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Strange Horizons
| Karen Burnham
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Review Rating: 80
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Any imaginative child (between the ages of say, 10 and 14, depending on the kid) should find stories here to enjoy. There is a wide variety of styles and sub-genres on display, and also plenty of recommendations for what to read next.
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sffworld.com
| Rob H. Bedford
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Review Rating: 80
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All told, The Starry Rift is an excellent collection, for both the assortment of top notch authors and the many 'flavors' of science fiction on display.
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