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Stations of the Tide

Michael Swanwick

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Jul 09, 2017 Mir rated it really liked it

Shelves: mystery, science-fiction

A very beautifully written and imagined novel, full of magic and menace, mystery and madness.
The plot, although it does mostly come together in the end, is secondary to the experiential and visual aspects of book. If you're unable to follow everything that's going on or visualize some of the scenes and items he's describing, don't sweat it. ...more

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Dec 27, 2008 Stephen rated it really liked it

Shelves: award-nominee-arthur-c-clarke, award-nominee-campbell, award-nominee-hugo, 1990-1999, science-fiction, audiobook, award-winner-nebula, award-nominee-nebula, award-nominee-locus, mystery

4.0 stars. A very original novel with a smart blend of science fiction and fantasy elements that make an excellent story.

Nominee: Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nominee: John W. Campbell Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nominee: Hugo Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Nominee: Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel
Winner: Nebula Award for Best Science Fiction Novel

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Dec 10, 2012 NebulousGloom (FK) rated it it was amazing

For some reason, I believed that this book was pulp from the 1970s. I expected something boring, sexist and generally flat. I was very wrong. The setting and characters were interesting, the plot moved along, and there was a little mystery, a little romance, and a little trickery. Definitely worth reading.

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