Reviews
“Against a background depicting a space-time continuum stratified into ‘zones of thought,’ the author has created a rarity—a unique blend of hard science, high drama, and superb storytelling.” —Library Journal
“A tale that burns with the brazen energy of the best space operas of the golden age. Vinge has created a galaxy for the readers of the ’90s to believe in…immense, ancient, athrum with data webs, dotted with wonders.” —John Clute, Interzone
“Vast, riveting, far-future saga…The overall concept astonishes; the aliens are developed with memorable skill and insight, the plot twists and turns with unputdownable tension.
A masterpiece of universe building.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Fiercely original…Compelling ideas in the book include problems and advantages of group mind, galactic communications turbidity, and the prospect of civilizations aspiring to godhood.” —Stewart Brand, founder of the Whole Earth Catalog