Somewhere East of Life
1994
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3.40
Average Rating
432
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A black comedy from science-fiction writer Brian Aldiss. Set in the near future, this picaresque tale follows the travels of architectural historian Roy Burnell, whose task it is to move around the more outrageous parts of the globe, trying to hold what's left of the world together culturally.
Avg Rating
3.40
Number of Ratings
42
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Author
Brian W. Aldiss
Author · 71 books
Pseudonyms: Jael Cracken, Peter Pica, John Runciman, C.C. Shackleton, Arch Mendicant, & "Doc" Peristyle. Brian Wilson Aldiss was one of the most important voices in science fiction writing today. He wrote his first novel while working as a bookseller in Oxford. Shortly afterwards he wrote his first work of science fiction and soon gained international recognition. Adored for his innovative literary techniques, evocative plots and irresistible characters, he became a Grand Master of Science Fiction in 1999. Brian Aldiss died on August 19, 2017, just after celebrating his 92nd birthday with his family and closest friends. Brian W. Aldiss Group on Good Reads
