Novel Review: Blood Music by Greg Bear

[Marxist]

Not a great work, but definitely a seminal one in the sense that it takes the combination of man and machine and goes much much further into physics. Bear is a wonderful writer of high tech science fiction but his gifts of characterization are weak. It's a quick yet enthralling read.

Grade: A-

From Amazon:

An unusual 'invasion' by intelligent smaller beings who are changing the structure and definition of 'humanity' are at the heart of Bear's classic story which has been newly reprinted in paper for new audiences. Blood Music is one of his finest works and its appearance in this new edition assures that new audiences will relish his talents.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

*pounce*

 

[Rambling Rose]

It's after 5 - time for highbrows!

 

[amelia]

*someone* was telling me about this book. it sounded good, but to sciencey for me.

 

[Marxist]

It's after 5 - time for highbrows!

Is this the point you kick me and Vixen out? God, I never stop feeling like the little brother.

Come along Vix, I'll hold the camera. I can see our kind ain't wanted.

 

[Marxist]

*someone* was telling me about this book. it sounded good, but to sciencey for me.

It's short and it'll give you something to talk about while you seduce the biology prof into staying late.

 

[Rambling Rose]

What are you talking about, Marxist? I've been lobbying for an intelligent conversation all day. You've outdone yourself.

 

[Marxist]

Rose, you're just diggin' on Whitey in my avatar. I can feel the heat.

Me as a young man:

 

[Rambling Rose]

You as a younger man:

You always were a scorcher. What are those, hand grenades?

 

[Marxist]

You always were a scorcher. What are those, hand grenades?

Brass knuckles. You never know when someone is going to try and steal your pot pie.

 

[Rambling Rose]

Hey thanks! Intellectual stimulation and a good dinner suggestion all in one thread.

You're a peach.

 

[amelia]

It's short and it'll give you something to talk about while you seduce the biology prof into staying late.

i've already had biology...give me something historical to work with..i have a crush on my history teacher....


*purr*

 

[Marxist]

i've already had biology...give me something historical to work with..i have a crush on my history teacher....


*purr*

I thought I did already, no?

Mention the bombing of Dresden then show him how to drop the bomb.

 

[amelia]

oh yeah! good idea..and then i'll show him how i drop my panties

 

[Marxist]

Amelia, maybe that's not such a good idea...I mean, what if he's a Vietnam Vet and doesn't like the jungle?

 

[amelia]

Amelia, maybe that's not such a good idea...I mean, what if he's a Vietnam Vet and doesn't like the jungle.

that is just silly. like he wouldn't want to be in my jungle

*psssshaw*

 

[Marxist]

that is just silly. like he wouldn't want to be in my jungle

*psssshaw*

Quite right. Lions and tigers and bears...oh my!

 

[amelia]

Quite right. Lions and tigers and bears...oh my!

awww..dorothy..such a sweet little bitch

 

[Marxist]

I'm trying to imagine you mouthing the words "bitch" but I'm having trouble.

 

[amelia]

I'm trying to imagine you mouthing the words "bitch" but I'm having trouble.

you should hear me say it sometime..it's pretty funny.

i wanna curse like all the cool kids :le pout: