Songs from the Stars
Songs from the Starsis a novel byNorman Spinradpublished in 1980.
Plot summary
[edit]Songs from the Starsis a novel in which Clear Blue Lou and Sunshine Sue help manage the society of Aquaria, the only earth-based human civilization that survived a devastating nuclear war.[1]However, the technocratic Space Systems Inc has also survived in Earth orbit and schemes to displace the technological stasis in which they perceive Aquaria to have lingered in order to resurrect spaceflight on this post-apocalyptic world.
Reception
[edit]Kirkus Reviewsstates "Debates on communications and karma ensue. Gassy."[2]
Tom EastonreviewedSongs from the StarsforAnalog Science Fiction/Science Fact,and commented that "I enjoyedSongs,and I believe it should be read widely. Spinrad has split human life into technophilia and technophia, and effectively dramatized the necessity of reconciling the two if anyone is to have a life of freedom and comfort. "[3]
Greg CostikyanreviewedSongs from the StarsinAres Magazine#8 and commented that "Whatever dialectical disagreements one may have with Spinrad's themes,Songs from the Starsshows once again that he is an extremely powerful writer – among the best science fiction has to offer. "[1]
Reviews
[edit]- Review by Algis Budrys (1981) inThe Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction,January 1981
- Review by Tom Staicar (1981) inAmazing Stories,January 1981
- Review by Theodore Sturgeon (1981) inRod Serling's The Twilight Zone Magazine,June 1981
- Review by Paul Kincaid (1981) inVector103
References
[edit]- ^abCostikyan, Greg(May 1981). "Books".Ares Magazine(8).Simulations Publications, Inc.:34, 36.
- ^"SONGS FROM THE STARS by Norman Spinrad".Kirkus Reviews. June 12, 1980.
- ^Easton, Tom(October 1980). "The Reference Library".Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact:165–166.