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Ten Planets: Stories
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A Collection Of Fanciful, Philosophical Science Fictions By One Of Mexicos Finest Novelists (Vulture).The Characters That Populate Yuri Herreras Surprising New Story Collection Inhabit Imagined Futures That Reveal The Strangeness And Instability Of The Present. Drawing On Science Fiction, Noir, And The Philosophical Parables Of Jorge Luis Borgess Fictions And Italo Calvinos Cosmicomics, These Very Short Stories Are An Inspired Extension Of This Significant Writers Work.In Ten Planets, Objects Can Be Sentient And Might Rebel Against The Unhappy Human Family To Which They Are Attached. A Detective Of Sorts Finds Clues To Buried Secrets By Studying The Noses Of His Clients, Which He Insists Are Covert Maps. A Meager Bacterium In A Human Intestine Gains Consciousness When A Psychotropic Drug Is Ingested. Monsters And Aliens Abound, But In The Fiction Of Yuri Herrera, Knowing Who Is The Monster And Who The Alien Is A Tricky Proposition.In Ten Planets, Herreras Consistent Themesthe Mutability Of Borders, The Wounds And Legacy Of Colonial Violence, And A Deep Love Of Storytelling In All Its Formsare Explored With Evident Brilliance And Delight.
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- Q: What is 'Ten Planets: Stories' about? A: 'Ten Planets: Stories' is a collection of philosophical science fiction short stories by Yuri Herrera, exploring themes of strangeness, instability, and the mutability of borders.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: The book is authored by Yuri Herrera, recognized as one of Mexico's finest novelists.
- Q: What is the page count of 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: 'Ten Planets: Stories' contains a total of 112 pages.
- Q: When was 'Ten Planets: Stories' published? A: 'Ten Planets: Stories' was published on March 21, 2023.
- Q: What is the format of 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: The stories explore themes such as colonial violence, the nature of storytelling, and the complexity of identifying monsters and aliens.
- Q: Is 'Ten Planets: Stories' suitable for fans of science fiction? A: Yes, the collection is ideal for fans of science fiction, particularly those interested in philosophical and imaginative narratives.
- Q: Are there any notable similarities to other authors in 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: 'Ten Planets' draws inspiration from the works of Jorge Luis Borges and Italo Calvino, particularly in its use of philosophical parables.
- Q: What condition is 'Ten Planets: Stories' in? A: 'Ten Planets: Stories' is listed as brand new.
- Q: Can I expect to find a variety of story types in 'Ten Planets: Stories'? A: Yes, the collection contains a variety of very short stories that blend elements of noir, science fiction, and philosophical inquiry.