Stories of Your Life and Others

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		Stories of Your Life and Others
		Stories of Your Life and Others

Includes “Story of Your Life” the basis for the major motion picture Arrival, starring Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Jeremy Renner, and directed by Denis Villeneuve.

“Shining, haunting, mind-blowing tales . . . Ted Chiang is so exhilarating, so original, so stylish he just leaves you speechless.” —Junot Díaz

Stories of Your Life and Others delivers dual delights of the very, very strange and the heartbreakingly familiar, often presenting characters who must confront sudden change—the inevitable rise of automatons or the appearance of aliens—with some sense of normalcy. With sharp intelligence and humor, Chiang examines what it means to be alive in a world marked by uncertainty, but also by beauty and wonder. An award-winning collection from one of today's most lauded writers, Stories of Your Life and Others is a contemporary classic.

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这是为什么呢？知识产权成本不一样？

纸张，排版都相当满意。而且，Stories of your life作为我心中排第一的中篇科幻，英文原版更有味道。 太好看啦啦啦啦啦啦

纸张质量好，字体看着舒服，整体非常满意！

看电影就行啊，还用买书了

I bought this after seeing Arrival in order to read the short story on which the movie is based (Story of Your Life). It was one of those rare occasions where I'm glad i saw the movie first and the book was a great accompaniment to what I saw on the screen. It really exposed a whole other layer to the story and filled in the blanks in a way that was complementary to the movie. Quite different from the movie in how it's told and in some of the details, but worked well. Sort of like two friends telling you about the same event from their individual viewpoints.

I bought this book after the story came to my attention from all of the coming attractions on TV now for this movie. I'm glad as the book offers so much more than just the single story. All of The stories are quite thought-provoking.

From the biblical to somewhat steam punk-ish to the ultimate social justice warrior situation, each story captures the imagination. I am only hopeful that the movie Arrival can live up to the story. Enjoy!

Note: This collection of eight short stories by sci-fi author Ted Chiang was originally published as Stories of Your Life. One of the short stories, "Story Of Your Life," is the basis for the motion picture "Arrival," which will be released in the United States on November 11, 2016. I've seen the trailer and read a plot summary of the movie, and it appears that the filmmakers have taken some liberties with the story. In any case, I'm looking forward to seeing the film.

Here is my earlier review of Stories of Your Life:
If you've never read any of Ted Chiang's stories, you've missed some of the world's best contemporary science fiction. Stories of Your Life is a remarkable collection of eight stories that were separately published, with several of them winning major awards. The title story, "Story of Your Life," is one of the most original, thought-provoking stories that I've ever read. It's not a casual read, with its mathematical and physics references, but the totally unexpected but logical ending is well worth staying with it. It's definitely my favorite story, but all eight stories are outstanding.

Read this after seeing (and loving) the feature film "Arrival", as the movie is based on "Story of Your Life", one of the eight short stories collected in this volume. I could write a separate blurb about each story, but my feelings are similar for all of them. Chiang is undeniably a talented writer, adept at describing each story's characters and world in detail. But I often got lost in the intricate philosophical and/or physiological material which is elemental to his storytelling, not just background. Tom Clancy's novels can be riveting and thrilling, even if the reader glosses over the long passages of technological information, as they usually aren't essential to the story. Chiang's stories, on the other hand, are built on the foundation of such passages, and I found myself trying to wrap my head around his imaginative scenarios rather than enjoying the narrative. In short, reading these felt like WORK - which would have been fine if the payoff of each story had justified the effort. Instead, most simply ended, and only one or two provided any sense of reward for having made it through to the end. Granted, some readers may find the situations themselves thought-provoking enough to feel rewarded, but I'm not ashamed to admit that I found each destination to be not worth the journey.

And if you're wondering specifically how "Story of Your Life" compares to "Arrival"... there are inconsequential variations of character and plot, but overall, Chiang's story feels much more 'detached' than the film - which is surprising since the story is written in the first person. One of the few instances where the movie actually improved upon the source material, in my opinion.

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