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Symmulacra

Symmulacra

I am the official stick figure of the 21st century.

I have just begun a campaign to make myself the official stick figure for the 22nd century too. This may seem ambitious to you. You're right. I have ambition. However, I have no thoughts at all about the 23rd century.

I have not bothered about the edition of the book that I... more »
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  • member since April 10, 2007

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  • Steel Beach
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    I read this book more something like 10 years ago. My recollection of this book is that it was entertaining. It was near the end of Varley's "eight worlds" stuff (I think he called it his 'eight worlds' universe) and I took it as a nice nearly final adventure in that universe. (I think "The Golden Globe" was the last one. It really does have the feel of a 'goodbye summary').

    The opening sentence is both hilarious and perfect for setting the tone (and I hope this isn't an embarrassing misquote -- as I said, it has been about 10 years since I read this book): "In five years, the penis will be obsolete."

    Symmulacra wrote this review Thursday, April 12, 2007. ( reply | permalink )