The Reality Dysfunction
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Peter F. Hamilton
The Reality Dysfunction is a modern classic of science fiction from Peter F. Hamilton, an extraordinary feat of storytelling on a truly epic scale. "A space opera that is big, boisterous, and has something for everyone." —Science Fiction Weekly Space is not the only void. . .In AD 2600 the human race is finally beginning to realize its full potential. Hundreds of colonized planets scattered across the galaxy host a multitude of prosperous and wildly diverse cultures. Genetic engineering has pushed evolution far beyond nature's boundaries, defeating disease and producing extraordinary spaceborn creatures. Huge fleets of sentient trader starships thrive on the wealth created by the industrialization of entire star systems. And throughout inhabited space the Confederation Navy keeps the peace. A true golden age is within our grasp.But on a primitive colony planet, a renegade criminal's chance encounter with an utterly alien entity unleashes the most primal of humanity’s fears. An extinct race which inhabited the galaxy aeons ago called it "The Reality Dysfunction." It is the nightmare which has prowled beside us since the beginning of history. The Night’s Dawn TrilogyThe Reality DysfunctionThe Neutronium AlchemistThe Naked Go
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Author
Peter F. Hamilton
Pages
1120
Publisher
Orbit
Published Date
2008-10-08
ISBN
0316040401 9780316040402
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"I loved this.<br/><br/>I think the only problem was that there were so many story lines that I occasionally lost track of who was who and who was doing what where. It took a long time to get into the action, too, though I think in retrospect I appreciate the buildup and the mystery, wondering what was going on. I will admit to having to reference a Wikipedia page when I set the book down for a day or two to remember exactly what had happened and where I was in the book.<br/><br/>On that note, WOW, is Hamilton good at foreshadowing. Color me impressed -- things that were happening or even just ancillary to the story in the first chapter were insanely important in the last. <br/><br/>Nifty."
Amanda Ebbutt
"Wonderful immersive world with multiple interesting storylines. "
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Eric McDonald
"What a story! The entire Night’s Dawn trilogy was engaging from syart to finish. Don’t be put off by the length of the books! Accept the challenge and become absorbed into the story. "
Kirsten Cianci