When Iain M. Banks uses it as the title for his upcoming SF novel, that's when! SFCrowsnest says The Algebraist is title of the new Banks novel. Supposedly a long, complex, baroque-style space opera, but not set in the Culture (mild disappointment) universe.
I guess I'll have to get this one in hardback when it comes out. Banks is an exceptional writer whose SF novels are dark, humorous and full of SoW (TM). He also thinks big, but without the overwhelming 'bigness' of, say, Baxter. He is my favorite author and is a must read. 5 stars!!!!!!
Sorry, pulled a Klausner there. At least I've actually read his SF books....
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Posted by JP Frantz at Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 9:42 AM
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Big Dumb Object points us to a plot summary.
Posted by John on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 9:59 AM at 9:59 AM
alright, I'm gonna ask, finally, who is Klausner and why do you guys always speak negatively of this person?
Posted by Peter on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 12:00 PM at 12:00 PM
You reall ought to read this blog more....
Posted by jp on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 12:45 PM at 12:45 PM
For starters, look here. Then here.
Posted by John on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 12:48 PM at 12:48 PM
She looks like Kate Beckinsdale and reads faster than books can be published. I think I love that woman....
Posted by Tim on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 1:21 PM at 1:21 PM
I agree with Tim, if by Kate Beckinsale he means Jonathan Winters....
Posted by jp on Wednesday June 16, 2004 at 1:25 PM at 1:25 PM