Mathematicians in Love

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Mathematicians in Love
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First edition
AuthorRudy Rucker
Cover artistJ. P. Fruchet
LanguageEnglish
Genre Science fiction
Publisher Tor Books (USA)
Publication date
December 2006
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (hardback)
Pages364
ISBN 0-7653-1584-X (first edition, hardback)
OCLC 64442767
813/.54 22
LC Class PS3568.U298 M38 2006

Mathematicians in Love is a science fiction novel by American writer Rudy Rucker.

Contents

Plot summary

Bela and Paul are working towards their Ph.Ds under the direction of a mad math genius named Roland Haut, they invent a para-computer called "GoBubble" that predicts the future. They are both involved in a love triangle with Alma.

Reception

Publishers Weekly in their review said that "Rucker cleverly pulls off a romantic comedy about mathematicians in love" and that "While most of the mathematical flights may stun hapless mathophobes, Rucker's wild characters, off-the-wall situations and wicked political riffs prove that writing SF spoofs, like Bela's rock music avocation, "beats the hell out of publishing a math paper." [1] Carl Hays in his review for Booklist said that "in a riotously twisting plot, complete with hypertunnels, alien shellfish from a parallel universe, and an improbable resolution to the threesome’s romantic dilemma, Rucker pulls out all the stops for one of his most entertaining yarns to date." [2]

References

  1. "Mathematicians in Love". Publishers Weekly. 253 (42): 36. October 23, 2006. ISSN   0000-0019.
  2. Hays, Carl (December 1, 2006). "Mathematicians in Love". Booklist. 103 (7): 33. ISSN   0006-7385.