2007-07-24 Delany's best novel

This is Delany at his absolute best. The backdrop is pure space opera, but the human drama in the foreground is what engages most. The characters are vivid and driven, and their passion drives the plot along at a breakneck pace. This is a book that can, and arguably should, be finished in a single sitting. Close out the rest of the world, keep your head down, keep reading, and be prepared to be swept away. Then re-read it and see what subtleties you missed the first time around.