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Science Fiction· United States

Stations of the Tide

by Michael Swanwick
Aggregate Editorial Score52/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1992252 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Stations of the Tide by Michael Swanwick is a landmark work of science fiction, first published in 1992. A bureaucrat called 'the Bureaucrat' tracks a magician on a planet about to be submerged under tidal flooding, in a novel that blends science fiction, noir, and surrealism. Swanwick's Nebula Award winner is a dense, intoxicating puzzle of identity and memory. Themes of tides, bureaucracy, magic run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1992.

Book Details

AuthorMichael Swanwick
Published1992
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages252
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780380759791
Editorial Score52/100
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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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Michael Swanwick
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stations of the Tide about?

A bureaucrat called 'the Bureaucrat' tracks a magician on a planet about to be submerged under tidal flooding, in a novel that blends science fiction, noir, and surrealism. Swanwick's Nebula Award winner is a dense, intoxicating puzzle of identity and memory.

Who wrote Stations of the Tide?

Stations of the Tide was written by Michael Swanwick, from United States. First published in 1992.

What awards has Stations of the Tide won?

Stations of the Tide has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1992.

Is Stations of the Tide worth reading?

Stations of the Tide is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 46/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in tides, bureaucracy, magic.

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What category is Stations of the Tide?

Stations of the Tide is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Stations of the Tide from?

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