Review of 'The Collected Stories of Vernor Vinge' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
For a much better review of this book, see what Goodreads user Steve had to say about it.
A must-read for any Vinge fan. These stories repeatedly show that regardless of whether the settings or supporting characters are exceptional or not, Vinge knows how to get inside the heads of the characters that count and write them in a way that you really care about what happens to them. Vinge’s science fiction isn’t just gimmicks; he consistently produces relatable, genuine characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed twelve of the seventeen stories in this collection, and of the five I didn't care for, only two of them were more than a few pages long. As other reviewers have said, this isn’t a good place to start for someone who’s never read Vinge before. But it is good read for someone who’s read any of his novels and wants more.
For a much better review of this book, see what Goodreads user Steve had to say about it.
A must-read for any Vinge fan. These stories repeatedly show that regardless of whether the settings or supporting characters are exceptional or not, Vinge knows how to get inside the heads of the characters that count and write them in a way that you really care about what happens to them. Vinge’s science fiction isn’t just gimmicks; he consistently produces relatable, genuine characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed twelve of the seventeen stories in this collection, and of the five I didn't care for, only two of them were more than a few pages long. As other reviewers have said, this isn’t a good place to start for someone who’s never read Vinge before. But it is good read for someone who’s read any of his novels and wants more.
