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House of Suns

Written by: Alastair Reynolds
Narrated by: John Lee
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 Six million years ago, at the very dawn of the starfaring era, Abigail Gentian fractured herself into a thousand male and female clones: the shatterlings. Sent out into the galaxy, these shatterlings have stood aloof as they document the rise and fall of countless human empires. They meet every 200,000 years to exchange news and memories of their travels with their siblings.

Not only are Campion and Purslane late for their 30-second reunion but they have also brought along an amnesiac golden robot for a guest. But the wayward shatterlings get more than the scolding they expect: they face the discovery that someone has a very serious grudge against the Gentian line, and there is a very real possibility of traitors in their midst. The surviving shatterlings have to dodge exotic weapons while they regroup to try to solve the mystery of who is persecuting them and why---before their ancient line is wiped out of existence forever.

©2008 Alastair Reynolds (P)2009 Tantor Fantasy Science Fiction Space Opera
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Overall I really enjoyed the book. The scope of book is vast and if you love stories spaning over large amount of time it is perfect book for you. That being said "It's not the destination, it's the journey" certainly applies to the plot. The story is solid 9/10 till the very end and without spoiling anytjing the ending is 6/10 at most. There are so many questions unanswered. But overall I enjoyed the book and would recommend to anyone who likes space operas.

Story is a wild ride... Till the end.

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if you are a scifi fan, this should be your top 10 books. Amazing story

A hidden gem

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Fascinating world-building and engaging plot. Fleshed out characters that keep you interested in the story.

Massive scope

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The passage of time and the grand scale at which things take place in this novel are absolutely humbling. One of the best works from Alastair Reynolds.

Grand scale space opera

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