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Bios

by Robert Charles Wilson

In the 22nd century, humankind has colonized the solar system. Starflight is possible but hugely expensive, so humakind's efforts are focussed on Isis, the one nearby Earthlike world. Isis is verdant, Edenic, rich with complex DNA-based plant and animal life. And every molecule of Isian life is spectacularly toxic to human beings. The entire planet is a permanent Level Four Hot... (read more)

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Danielle S
  • Rated 4 stars

“Another really imaginative one from RC Wilson. The second of his I read, and I enjoyed it just as much. This one is very short, a novella you could call it, and is a quick read. It only took me one night, but I am really glad I read it. Just when you think it is going to have a predictable ending, a really cool plot twist makes the book worth hanging in for. Read it.”

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Daniel Roy
  • Rated 2 stars

“I really wanted to like Bios. It's from my favorite SF author, after all: Robert Charles Wilson, the author of The Chronoliths, Darwinia and Spin. If this novel had been produced by an unknown author, I might have been more lenient; but unfortunately, as a Wilson novel, it lacks many of the characteristics that make Wilson's work great.

Wilson has made his mark in contemporary SF with his blend of mind-boggling SF concepts, and intimate character story arcs. Bios does present some...”

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  • Rated 3.1 stars
Amazon:
  • Rated 3.5 stars
  

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