Set about 20 years from now, Alastair Reynolds’ new short novel, Troika, explores the effect of a humongous alien spacecraft that enters our solar system. The alien craft is the size of a moon, but seems damaged. The Chinese and U.S. send probes to the strange object, but the results are confounding. The New Soviet Union, the only country that still has a space program, sends a three-cosmonaut mission to the giant derelict. What they find will change the world forever. This Subterranean Press edition is a bit pricey, but if you’re an Alastair Reynolds fan, this is a must-buy. GRADE: B+
Don’t usually read this sort of book but you have me intrigued.
This short novel can be read in one sitting, Patti. It’s a good introduction to Alastair Reynolds’ work and themes.
Reynolds is an author on my list to try. Any particular recommendations?
I’d recommend THE PREFECT, Jeff. It’s one Alastair Reynolds’ shorter books and the action is unrelenting.
I guess “short” is relative as THE PREFECT is over 400 pages. Anyway, thanks. I ordered it and the collection of stories related to the series.
Alastair Reynolds has written some books as thick as a brick, Jeff. I recall Rick Robinson abandoning one of Reynolds’ early SF novels.
I’ve tried Reynolds twice and it just didn’t “click” with me, so as much as his SF is praised, he’s off my list.
I enjoy Alastair Reynolds, Rick, but sometimes the length of his SF novels test my patience. A good editor could cut 200 pages or so from his gargantuan novels and improve them in the process.
My copy of this arrived yesterday. I like Reynolds quite a bit and have all his books.
I like Alastair Reynolds’ work, too, Scott. The guy thinks BIG!