I've been much absorbed recently reading Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds. I'm about 3 quarters through it and the story has been building constantly to an event of immense proportions. This is deep space, far into the future stuff, gritty yet sophisticated. This is not a
happy book, grim work is afoot in a story that transpires over 3 timelines that span over 40 years as the main characters finally come together for each of their own purposes. I am totally blown away reading this and it is Reynolds' first published novel (2000). I bought the book used for $2 from a bookrack on the sidewalk outside a bookstore in Portland, great value considering it contains over 200,000 words. I've been working my way through it for a month now as my reading time consists of a few minutes here and there with the occasional half hour or so thrown in. I will follow up on other of Reynolds work which includes sequels to this book.
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