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The Islanders

by Christopher Priest
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The Islanders
The Islanders

Labyrinthine tale of illusion, identity, and intrigue.

"The Islanders" by Christopher Priest is a splendid choice if you're intrigued by narratives that refuse to stay in a straight line. As you delve into the twisting geography and slippery truths of the Dream Archipelago, you'll find the ground constantly shifting beneath you. The novel's mastery lies in its ability to blend the boundary between literary fiction and speculative storytelling, making it a perfect pick for someone who loves a mental challenge wrapped in elegant prose.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (2012)
  • British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel (2011)
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award (2012)
  • Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire Nominee for Roman étranger (2014)
  • Seiun Award 星雲賞 Nominee for Best Translated Long Form (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Islanders

by Christopher Priest
$8.90 Now $7.90 Save 11%
ISBN: 9780575088641
Authors: Christopher Priest
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2012-11-27
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Literature, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.69
(rated by 1759 readers)

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A tale of murder, artistic rivalry and literary trickery; a Chinese puzzle of a novel where nothing is quite what it seems; a narrator whose agenda is artful and subtle; a narrative that pulls you in and plays an elegant game with you. The Dream Archipelago is a vast network of islands. The names of the islands are different depending on who you talk to, their very locations seem to twist and shift. Some islands have been sculpted into vast musical instruments, others are home to lethal creatures, others the playground for high society. Hot winds blow across the archipelago and a war fought between two distant continents is played out across its waters. The Islanders serves both as an untrustworthy but enticing guide to the islands, an intriguing, multi-layered tale of a murder and the suspect legacy of its appealing but definitely untrustworthy narrator. It shows Christopher Priest at the height of his powers and illustrates why he has remained one of the country's most prized novelists.
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Labyrinthine tale of illusion, identity, and intrigue.

"The Islanders" by Christopher Priest is a splendid choice if you're intrigued by narratives that refuse to stay in a straight line. As you delve into the twisting geography and slippery truths of the Dream Archipelago, you'll find the ground constantly shifting beneath you. The novel's mastery lies in its ability to blend the boundary between literary fiction and speculative storytelling, making it a perfect pick for someone who loves a mental challenge wrapped in elegant prose.

  • Locus Award Nominee for Best SF Novel (2012)
  • British Science Fiction Association Award for Best Novel (2011)
  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award (2012)
  • Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire Nominee for Roman étranger (2014)
  • Seiun Award 星雲賞 Nominee for Best Translated Long Form (2014)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.