Involution Ocean

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First edition (publ. Jove Books) InvolutionOcean.jpg
First edition (publ. Jove Books)

Involution Ocean is a science-fiction novel by American writer Bruce Sterling, published in 1977.

Contents

Plot summary

Involution Ocean is a novel about a drug addict who joins the crew of a whaling ship on the planet Nullaqua when the drug is outlawed, to get near the whales which are the source of the drug. [1] The premise is influenced by Moby Dick by Herman Melville. [2]

Reception

Howard Thompson reviewed Involution Ocean in The Space Gamer No. 15. [1] Thompson commented that "Sterling's plot and world hang together in believable fashion if you ignore science." [1]

Reviews

References

  1. 1 2 3 Thompson, Howard (January–February 1978). "Books". The Space Gamer (15). Metagaming: 23.
  2. Hosty, Tom (1979). "Involution Ocean by Bruce Sterling (Book Review)". Foundation: 107. ProQuest   1312039880.
  3. "Science Fiction Review #25v07n02 (1978 05)".
  4. "Science Fiction Review 26 (July 1978)". 1978.
  5. "Title: Involution Ocean". www.isfdb.org.
  6. "Kliatt Young Adult Paperback Book Guide Spring 1978: Vol 12 Iss 3". Kliatt Paperback Book Guide. 1978.