A five star read except to the rather unfulfilling plot resolution. An engaging read from macleod with fantastic characterisation and some elegant prose. The first book in this series came out in 1987 and is titled consider phlebas. The cover illustration of ken macleods new novel, descent, is made. It comes out in paperback this week, and we asked ken what is is about scotland that brings him, and other writers, back to it as a. Which is not to say that theres not plenty of politics in this, just that its largely sketched in, and not as well defined as in his other books. His novels have won the prometheus award and the bsfa award, and been nominated for the hugo and nebula awards. See all books authored by ken macleod, including the years best science fiction twentythird annual collection, and cosmonaut keep, and more on. If these are the early days of a better nation, there must be hope, and a hope of peace is as good as any, and far better than a hollow hoarding greed or the dry lies of an aweless god.
Banks, and one feels that the future of scottish sf is in good hands james lovegrove, the. Another great book by ken macleod, although somewhat diverging from my own tastes i preferred his earlier, more overtly political works. Banks, and one feels that the future of scottish sf is in good hands. Issues included relate to the surveillance environment made possible by technology, the role of journalism. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Buy a discounted paperback of descent online from australias leading online bookstore. The second book came out the year after and is titled the player of games. Descent by ken macleod by michael levy strange horizons. Several more books came out and the tenth book is the final in. Descent serves primarily as a tableau which ken paints with echoes of the new. Clarke awardnominated intrusion, tells a science fiction story for the twentyfirst century this is what happens when. Kenneth macrae macleod born 2 august 1954 is a scottish science fiction writer. Ken macleod is an awardwinning scottish author of fantasy and science fiction books.
Ken macleod outdoes himself with learning the world. Ken macleod is the author of 14 novels, from 1995s the star fraction to his latest, descent, which portrays a nearfuture scotland transformed by technical and social change, seen through the. Work as if you lived in the early days of a better nation. Like a nearfuture nick hornby novel with men in black as opposed to music, it can be read, as the author himself has said, as a firstperson. Just send us an email and well put the best up on the site. For other people named ken macleod, see ken macleod disambiguation.
Ken macleod s strength as a scifi writer is his inventive world building. Engines of light cosmonaut keep dark light engine city. This was the first novel in the fourvolume fall revolution. Descent ebook by ken macleod 97807481143 rakuten kobo. But thats reality, for ryana teenage boy at the beginning of ken macleod s new book whose coming of age over its conspiratorial course is dictated by the close encounter he has in the company of his neanderthal pal calum.
He pulls together elements from history and social theory to create future societies which are unexpected yet plausible. Banks is the creator and the author of the culture series. Descent by macleod, ken and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fall revolution the star fraction the stone canal the cassini division the sky road.
His novels have won the bsfa award and prometheus award and some been nominated for the nebula and hugo awards. Banks, and one feels that the future of scottish sf is in good hands james lovegrove, the financial times ken macleod is the modern day george orwell sfx how far would you go for. The book has the feel of a near future prequel to the fall revolution series and, as such, will appeal to fans of the series. Ken macleod s descent is an alien abduction story for the twentyfirst century set in scotlands nearfuture, a novel about what happens when conspiracy theorists take on big brother. Buy descent by ken macleod, paperback format, from the dymocks online bookstore.
The fall revolution series 4 primary works 7 total works the reading order listed here is that of the original publication, but because the stories are not exactly sequential and in some cases, overlap, many readers argue they could be read in an alternative order. Ken macleod on scotland in science fiction orbit books. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Read a sample from descent by ken macleod how far would you go for the truth. Basically, if people would like signed copies of his books, i can supply them. Clarke awardnominated intrusion, tells a science fiction story for the twentyfirst century this is what happens when conspiracy theorists meet big brother.
The third book came out in 1990 and is titled use of weapons. Ken macleod returns to the themes of flying saucers and ufo abduction that he touched. Some of you may have heard my shop mentioned on ken s site. Banks, and one feels that the future of scottish sf is in good hands james lovegrove, the financial times ken macleod is the modern day george orwell sfx.
Buy descent book online at best prices in india on. Read descent by ken macleod available from rakuten kobo. Corporation wars trilogy dissidence insurgence emergence. Macleod was born in stornoway, scotland on 2 august 1954. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Politically engaged, speculative fiction at its finest. Buy descent by ken macleod from boffins books in perth, australia. Buy descent by ken macleod from amazons fiction books store. Banks, and one feels that the future of scottish sf is in good hands james lovegrove, the financial times ken macleod is the modern day george orwell. Ken macleod books list of books by author ken macleod. Ken macleod has delivered another interesting nearfuture adventure that touches on political and ethical issues of today in a fictional world. Hes willing to drop by here to sign copies of his books, often with brief dedications, which i then send out in hardback. Ken macleod is an awardwinning scottish science fiction writer.
Fall revolution the star fraction the stone canal the cassini division the sky road engines of light cosmonaut keep dark light engine city corporation wars trilogy dissidence insurgence emergence novels the human front newtons wake learning the world the execution channel the restoration game intrusion descent. Novels the human front newtons wake learning the world the execution channel the restoration game intrusion descent. Descent by ken macleod abebooks shop for books, art. Review of descent by ken macleod ken macleod s the stone canal opens with the story of the young jonathan wilde and the major happenings of he and a fairweather friend as they grow up in nearfuture scotland. The novel is dedicated to the memory of macleod s friend iain m. Ken macleod project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Macleod is a glasgow university graduate with a degree in zoology. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Fall revolution the star fraction the stone canal the cassini division the sky road engines of light cosmonaut keep dark light engine city corporation wars trilogy dissidence insurgence emergence novels the human front newtons wake learning the world the execution channel the restoration game intrusion descent show more. Buy descent book online at low prices in india descent. He graduated from glasgow university with a degree in zoology and has worked as a computer. Author ken macleods complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
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