
'Exhalation: Stories' by Ted Chiang is a collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories that delve into philosophical questions like free will, consciousness, and the impact of technology on humanity. Chiang's writing style is described as calm, clear, and deeply engaging, allowing the meaning of the stories to shine through the scientific concepts explored. The stories cover a wide range of themes, from time travel to the nature of existence, all tied together by universal questions about humanity and the universe.
The book features a mix of speculative technologies and philosophical undertones, expertly formulated to create compact yet suggestive narratives. Chiang's storytelling is praised for its cleverness without sacrificing the human element of the stories, making readers care about both the characters and the speculative concepts presented. Each story in the collection offers a unique and immersive experience that challenges readers to think deeply about the complex issues explored.
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From The Publisher:
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR
Nine stunningly original, provocative, and poignant stories-two published for the very first time-all from the mind of the incomparable author of Stories of Your Life and Others
Tackling some of humanity's oldest questions along with new quandaries only he could imagine, these stories will change the way you think, feel, and see the world. They are Ted Chiang at his best: profound, sympathetic, revelatory.
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writing didn't hit me in the chest the same was as
Stories of Your Life And Others but Chiang is nonetheless one of the most thought provoking authors in any genre, let alone science fiction.
Un gran ejemplo de ciencia ficcion especulativa, de la que te hace pensar e imaginar que harias en esta situacion si fueras tu, alguna de estas historias son de las mejores que he leido en este genero:
- The Merchant and the Alchemist's Gate
- Exhalation
- What's Expected of Us
- The Truth of Fact, the Truth of Feeling
- Anxiety Is the Dizziness of Freedom
5 estrellas a todas estas, pero el resto son 3 o 4 estrellas. Estan bien.
Bastante recomendable, lo bueno en una coleccion asi es que si una historia no te interesa, siempre hay otra para compensar.
Excellent
great stories founded in solid science
About the Author:
Ted Chiang's fiction has won four Hugo, four Nebula, and four Locus awards, and has been featured in The Best American Short Stories. His debut collection, Stories of Your Life and Others, has been translated into twenty-one languages. He was born in Port Jefferson,…
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