Singularity Sky Audiobook

" The first time I read this book, many years ago, I found it hard going and didn't think much of it. This time I inhaled it in a single sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it. Not quite sure why I'm not giving it five stars, since I can't think of anything bad to say about it - suitably firm SF themes, sympathetic characters, grand scope, it really has it all and a fun read to boot; I may just have some hangover from the first time. "

" I generally like Charles Stross and am interested in the idea of the Singularity, but I couldn't believe in any of the people, cultures, or technologies in this book. It's hard to plausibly extrapolate into the far future. But at least people will have similar motivations as they do today. It felt like the book might be a parody of itself. I preferred Halting State and The Atrocity Archives. "

" Endless repetitive infodump balanced with pages and pages of technobabble overwhelm the parts worth reading "

" Overall, I rate this a firm meh. Entertaining when nattering about space warfare and nanotech constructors, and points for a passing historical backstory of "what if the Singularity happens, and people aren't actually invited"? but then a one-two shot of a general lack of narrative velocity--instead it just has narrative skips--and characters by turn either cardboard or cartoonish. After this and Accelerando, I'm pretty sure I'm done with Stross. "

" This a fantastic, well researched novel. Wonderful plot, compelling characters and incredibly well thought out details. "

" One of Stoss's better books. The science was nicely done and supported the story without getting in the way. "

" Hmm, I read this out of sequence with Iron Sunrise and I have to say that the second instalment was better than the first. "

" A good story that moved along pretty well. It was in the same vein as Stross's other "Singularity" books, though perhaps more accessible than some. My only real complaint is that the conclusion seemed a bit weak, not leaving me feeling truly satisfied. "

" Enjoyable SF, which combined elements of a thriller, with somewhat more philosophical discussions. "

" I didn't care for all the jargon. I was planning to read some of his other books, but now I'm not sure. "

" An interesting book with some interesting social commentary. "

" A little dense but excellent, exciting characters and storyline. "

" Not quite as good as Strauss's other books. We see a fairly mild Singularity and a lot of Navy battle in Space. More entertaining than mindblowing. "

" Old school military space opera comes up against a post-singularity phenomenon and all hell breaks loose with two spies caught in the middle. Great fun. "

" Predictable and flat in a lot of places, but a good "setting" book and overall quite good. "

" Old school military space opera comes up against a post-singularity phenomenon and all hell breaks loose with two spies caught in the middle. Great fun. "

" This book and it's sequel, Iron Sun Rise, are completely fun. "

" Meh. I rarely read science fiction, and I guess this book reminded me why. Being a singularity nerd, I was hoping for a description of how it might take place. Instead, this is mostly a standard rocket ships and boy meets girl story. "

" What would happen if you dumped free technology and information on a technologically undeveloped society? This book offers a possibility. I love Stross' writing style; he is smart, funny, and inventive. Read and enjoy. "

" Enjoyable - not great - but a good old read. Will read more of his stuff - especially his Laundry series. "

" The setting was very interesting and the book was a good read. In hindsight however it seemed lacking, the main characters were interesting but they mostly just observed the plot rolling along without ever realing being involved. "

" I really enjoyed this book, particularly the idea of what would happen if everyone was given everything they wished for. I spent 30 minutes trying to track it down having not remembered either the title or the author so I think that should act as an edorsement as well :-) "

" I read it because I'm interested in the real theory of Singularity but here I felt something missing.The action kind of prevailed over the science fiction. "