Reviews

"Deeply thoughtful, deftly argued, sometimes unexpected--[Atwood] shows readers how science fiction fits into a long, venerable tradition. . . . Bracing, provocative."
--"Los Angeles Times
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"Eminently readable and accessible. . . . Atwood revels in all aspects of the SF genre, both high- and low-brow, and her enthusiasm and level of intellectual engagement are second to none."
--"Financial Times
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"Atwood is a perceptive and enthusiastic literary critic, dryly funny and eclectically curious."
"--San Francisco Chronicle
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"A witty, astute collection of essays and lectures on science fiction . . . It's clear that [Atwood's] affection for the genre is deep and genuine . . . Wholly satisfying, with plenty of insights for Atwood and sci-fi fans alike."
--"Kirkus Reviews," starred
"Atwood's prose is addictive. . . . She crafts sentences with poise and grace and pitch-perfect highbrow humor."
--"Cleveland Plain Dealer
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"Atwood fans, sci-fi f