Comments on: Review: The Quantum Thief by Hannu Rajaniemi

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:17:48 +0000

It’s certainly a worthwhile read, and I’m not surprised that it’s received the reception that it has. It’s definitely over my head (I’m a soft sci-fi person at heart, and come from a humanities background), but there’s certainly enough there to intrigue. If you do pick it up, let me know what you think!

By: Man of la Book

Man of la Book — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:06:21 +0000

Great review. I hate it when a novel is “over my head”. Sometimes I blame myself but many times it is the fault of the author. To be honest though, your review does make me want to read the book.
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By: theoncominghope

theoncominghope — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:57:52 +0000

Cool! Well, when you find it, let me know how you get on with it!
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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:53:24 +0000

Ah, I think that’s where the Rajaniemi falls down. I don’t think the technique and style is truly there, whereas in Yu’s case is clearly is. I think I’ll have to check out the Yu and see how I go

By: theoncominghope

theoncominghope — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:51:40 +0000

In Yu’s defense, it’s not glossy. In fact it’s very beautifully styled, with a raw, technical prose that serves its narrative well. But the story is convoluted (which is fair enough given the complexity of time travel narratives). But I think what made it drag for me is that the whole thing is a giant existential metaphor for the existence of humanity, which is lovely, but you can’t quite shake the feeling that the author is showing off what great technique he is. (Which, to be fair, he does have).
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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:48:17 +0000

Ah, I’ve seen Yu’s book plugged around the blogosphere, and have been meaning to get to it. Usually I love avant garde, crazy fiction that does all sorts of made things with narrative, plot, and style, but this one just felt like too much gloss and to little substance.

By: theoncominghope

theoncominghope — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:24:48 +0000

Thanks for the great review! For some reason, this reminds me of How to Live Safely In A Science Fictional Universe, by Charles Yu. Also a wonderful, creative, literary novel, but it’s guilty of being TOO challenging a read.
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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:00:40 +0000

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By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 01:27:00 +0000

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