by Adam Roberts (Author)
Adam Roberts' fourth novel is his most ambitious yet. In a feat of extraordinary world building he creates a universe where a breathable atmosphere extends out between the planets, where aristocrats cruise interstellar space in biplanes and skywhals make mysterious distant orbits. Then, with bravura plotting, he undermines our own notions of reality and leaves the reader unsure which universe to believe in. Gaining a reputation as one of the UK's leading SF stylists and masters of the high-concept, Roberts, shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke award with his debut novel SALT, confirms his extraordinary potential with POLYSTOM.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Gollancz
Published: 08 Jul 2004
ISBN 10: 0575075414
ISBN 13: 9780575075412
Book Overview: Award nominated, critically feted author Innovative and rewardingly different SF A massive canvas, extraordinary ideas Author is a regular columnist and reviewer 'A pretty superb tale, a poison chalice of delights' - New York Review of Science Fiction 'Adam Roberts has created a true marvel, a blend of science and raw storytelling that captivates the imagination as only great SF can' - Waterstones Enigma 'Roberts' language perfectly captures the romance of this incredible universe ... a classic tale of love, loss, war and mystery that anybody - anybody - should enjoy ... Roberts' best novel so far' - Infinity Plus