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Old 06-02-2011, 11:54 AM   #1
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Ian McDonald - The Dervish House - $1.99 Amazon (US)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00..._B855nb0MWB5QQ

Known for his sweeping outlook, elaborately envisioned futures, and blend of science and mysticism, Ian McDonald has written a fascinating, thought-provoking novel worthy of his reputation. He paints a vivid portrait of the ancient city of Istanbul, layering it with political, cultural, and religious strata, as well as an ingeniously imagined world of practical nanotechnology. Critics praised his compelling characters--all too often a casualty of genre fiction--and his poetic prose, but they also had a few complaints, including some humdrum science fiction elements and minutiae that can occasionally overwhelm the story. The Dervish House may not make for light reading, but this rich and fast-paced novel, imbued with a deep and almost lyrical sense of strangeness, comes highly recommended.

This 2010 novel set in near future Istanbul was a Hugo-nominee and winner of the British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel. I've not read it or McDonald but it looks promising.

I'm not sure if it's cheap outside of the US, so please follow up here if it is.
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