Stories
by Ted Chiang
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See customer reviews on Amazon →Recommended by 12 sources and appears in Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Books Recommended by Naval Ravikant.
From an awardwinning science fiction writer (whose short story "The Story of Your Life" was the basis for the Academy Awardnominated movie Arrival), the longawaited new collection of stunningly original, humane, and already celebrated short storiesThis muchanticipated second collection of stories is signature Ted Chiang, full of revelatory idea...
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Recommended by 12 sources and appears in Space Opera, Science Fiction, and Books Recommended by Naval Ravikant.
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“Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune immerses you in a feudal interstellar empire where noble houses clash over the universe's most valuable resource. The narrative weaves political intrigue, messianic prophecy, and ecological adaptation. Useful if you want a richly realized world that explores power and human potential. Its density and extensive inner monologue can feel slow; you may find yourself bogged down by the sheer volume of invented terminology and the occasional preachy tone.”
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