Showing posts with label Nick Gevers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nick Gevers. Show all posts
Friday, January 18, 2019
Sunday, August 5, 2018
The Tale of the Alcubierre Horse, by Kathleen Ann Goonan
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(SF Fairy Tale) In 2095, a giant starship heads for the stars despite the fact that it’s nowhere near ready. (19,566 words; Time: 1h:05m)
Recommended By: GDozois+1 RHorton+2 NClarke+2
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
The Fall of the House of Kepler, by Ian R. MacLeod
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(SF Fantasy) A future intelligent space probe meets the ancient Kepler space probe to share information. (1,654 words; Time: 05m)
This is loosely inspired by “The Fall of the House of Usher,” by Edger Allan Poe, there’s no need to be familiar with that story to appreciate this one.Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Life Signs, by Paul McAuley
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(Near-Future SF) Two scientists go to a Chile observatory to test a device that measures the atmospheres of exoplanets. (3,838 words; Time: 12m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Arcturean Nocturne, by Jack McDevitt
★★★★☆ A moving tale of star-crossed lovers
(SF Romance) George wants to go to the stars. Stephanie wants to compose a nocturne. They’re in love, but can they stay together? (7,071 words; Time: 23m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Canoe, by Nancy Kress
★★★☆☆ Average
(Exploration SF) The first human interstellar mission finds an icy moon that might host life. (6,450 words; Time: 21m)
Recommended By: GDozois+2
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Journey to the Anomaly, by Ian Watson
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(SF Humor) A team of aliens visits our solar system to try to figure out why the planets are in such regular orbits. (7,055 words; Time: 23m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Thunderstone, by Matthew Hughes
★★★☆☆ Honorable Mention
(SF Adventure) Erm Kaslo gets a contract to hunt for a company scientist who appears to have absconded with a valuable jewel just after made a surprising discovery. (7,458 words; Time: 24m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
The Residue of Fire, by Robert Reed
★★★☆☆ Average
(Space Opera; Great Ship) Ash sends a creature that lives outside time to summon a man who wants to kill him. (7,156 words; Time: 23m)
Recommended By: GDozois+2
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Come Home, by Terry Dowling
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(First Contact) Three different people have vivid dreams of another planet, and each gets a part of a set of mathematical equations plus a message to “come home.” (4,765 words; Time: 15m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
The Bartered Planet, by Paul Di Filippo
★★☆☆☆ Not Recommended
(Space Opera) When Janchek lost the war with Vaschli, the peace terms included giving up their moon, Malenka, as well. The inhabitants of Malenka aren’t enthusiastic about this. (5,800 words; Time: 19m)
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
A Game of Three Generals, by Aliette de Bodard
★★★☆☆ Average
(Space Opera; Xuya) In the penal colony on a hot planet of a red dwarf star, every day is like the one before. Song Ha is trying to remember what happened before and why she’s the only inmate left. (3,092 words; Time: 10m)
If you’re not already familiar with the Universe of Xuya, this is not the place to start. Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Shadows of Eternity, by Gregory Benford
★★★★☆ Fun technical problem in a cool setting
(SF) There’s something about the recordings from probes sent to nearby stars that Rachael is determined to figure out, even though her teachers keep warning her not to waste her time if she wants to graduate. (8,293 words; Time: 27m)
Recommended By: NClarke+2
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
Holdfast, by Alastair Reynolds
★★★★☆ Clever and Touching
(Military SF) Following a battle in an endless interstellar war, the sole survivors on each side face off deep in the atmosphere of a superjovian planet. (6,208 words; Time: 20m)
Recommended By: GDozois+1 NClarke+2
Although this was originally published in the UK in 2017, the first US Publication was in March 2018, so it should be eligible for the 2019 Hugo Awards at the 2019 WorldCon, to be held in Dublin.
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