Oppenheimer. Alternative
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New book by Robert Sawyer, winner of numerous awards such as the "Hugo," "Nebula," and "Aurora."
While Robert Oppenheimer and his Manhattan project team are working on creating the atomic bomb, Edward Teller dreams of an even more destructive weapon based on nuclear fusion, the mechanism that powers the Sun.
Teller's research leads to a horrifying discovery: by 2030, the Sun will shed its outer layer, destroying the Earth.
After the bombing of Japan and the end of the war, Oppenheimer's team, along with Albert Einstein and Werner von Braun, unite - the greatest scientific geniuses of the past century begin a war against time to save our future.
Filled with meticulous research and populated with real characters, the novel "Oppenheimer. Alternative" is an exciting adventure in real and alternative history.
"I liked it! I know the history of this period well, and moreover, I am only a handshake away from many of the characters in the novel. Sawyer's portrayals seem truthful to me. I'm glad to be one of the first readers of this book!" - Lee Smolin, author of the bestseller "The Trouble with Physics"
"A creative reconstruction of a phantasmagorical real biography into a phantasmagorical alternative history. Oppenheimer fans will be intrigued." - Martin J. Sherwin, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer"
"Truly a science fiction work of alternative history, based on the decisions - and discoveries - of the great physicists who wrote the history of the 20th century: Einstein, Fermi, Godel, and Oppenheimer. The vividly portrayed, deeply human characters that inhabit this novel give the author's brilliant reflections human life and blood. I read this book in one go and recommend you do the same. Now I intend to reread it. Bravo!" - S.M. Stirling
"I loved it! It's really great, you don't even notice how you turn the pages. I got hooked from the beginning and stayed until the end. Another wonderful addition to Sawyer's famous books!" - Andre Bormanis, producer of the TV series "The Orville" and "Cosmos"
"Skillful and captivating interweaving of historical threads with authentic characters of the mid-20th century to create an engaging fictional narrative." - Gem Rolls, author of the play "The Inventor of Everything" about Leo Szilard
"Sawyer brilliantly and poignantly depicts the struggle of scientists who themselves started all this and therefore had to bear an unbearable burden." - James Christie, chairman of the "Ploughshares" project, participant in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
"Sawyer has outdone himself! No one could have taken on this project with such enthusiasm and delved so deeply into the search for truth as this outstanding writer. I have not yet read such a comprehensive and captivating account of Oppenheimer's life and work." - Jonas Sol
"The best, in my opinion, of all of Sawyer's books, with brilliant historical and science fiction parts. An extremely intelligent extrapolation that naturally arises from the research conducted by extremely intelligent people on the path to the development of the atomic age. And after you finish reading the novel, these people will remain in your memory as they really were. A worthy contender for an award!" - Amazing Stories
"Sawyer has done a magnificent job. Each character comes alive from the page, fully immersed in their era and inseparably connected to the others. The book is filled with deep emotions. This wonderful novel vividly demonstrates its relevance to the present day." - Locus
"Impressive use of scientific and historical details and Sawyer's characterization of the man himself reveals the moral values, genius, and tragedy of Oppenheimer. Science fiction fans will enjoy reading this book, which, alongside the facts, contains balanced fictional elements and fa
"An excellent combination of accurate scientific information, alternative history, and the emotional and intellectual life of one of the greatest men of the 20th century. Highly recommended." - Sci-Fi Bulletin
"Every character in this book is a real person. And that's the truth. Even some of the dialogues are real. This is one of the most impressive books I've come across. I can't imagine how much research went into giving each character a believable voice and individuality (actually, I can, the bibliography on my phone takes up 30 pages), but it's Robert J. Sawyer, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised. In a sense, the book reminded me of Michael Frayn's play 'Copenhagen' with a lot of sharp sensations, cool rockets, and an end-of-the-world scenario thrown in." - Sylvain Nevel
"You can call it alternative history or alternative astrophysics (or both). Whatever term you choose, it's a stunning book." - Eric Flint
"The novel is as extensive as physics (and physicists) under whose guidance the original 'Orion' project was launched." - George Dyson, author of the book "Project Orion: Atomic Spaceships 1957-1965"
"The abundance of details gives Sawyer's novel a justified plausibility necessary to fictionalize events, reflecting on the inner lives of the characters, the significance of their discoveries, and their philosophical influence. Sawyer uses a business style reminiscent of Isaac Asimov or Ben Bova, which makes it easy to navigate the narrative. The result is a realistic and intriguing look at the personality of Oppenheimer and his work." - Booklist
"There are writers who, even if they don't write the same book over and over again, write very similar books. Robert Sawyer is not one of them, combining great imagination with extensive research. Whether Sawyer writes about Galileo the dinosaur, atheist Neanderthals, or the self-aware World Wide Web, he brings his characters and the world they live in to life. If there is something that Sawyer's books have in common, besides their overall excellence, it is his concern for morality and defining the right actions. In this book, this concern is reflected in the discussions about the atomic bomb and the impending secrecy of the end of the world from ordinary people. 'Oppenheimer's Alternative' will appeal to fans of historical novels set in the recent past. Fans of alternative history, who are willing to wait for the emergence of a fictional plotline, will be rewarded for their patience. Readers interested in science, as well as the relationships between scientists, will also find much of interest." - SFRevu
While Robert Oppenheimer and his Manhattan project team are working on creating the atomic bomb, Edward Teller dreams of an even more destructive weapon based on nuclear fusion, the mechanism that powers the Sun.
Teller's research leads to a horrifying discovery: by 2030, the Sun will shed its outer layer, destroying the Earth.
After the bombing of Japan and the end of the war, Oppenheimer's team, along with Albert Einstein and Werner von Braun, unite - the greatest scientific geniuses of the past century begin a war against time to save our future.
Filled with meticulous research and populated with real characters, the novel "Oppenheimer. Alternative" is an exciting adventure in real and alternative history.
"I liked it! I know the history of this period well, and moreover, I am only a handshake away from many of the characters in the novel. Sawyer's portrayals seem truthful to me. I'm glad to be one of the first readers of this book!" - Lee Smolin, author of the bestseller "The Trouble with Physics"
"A creative reconstruction of a phantasmagorical real biography into a phantasmagorical alternative history. Oppenheimer fans will be intrigued." - Martin J. Sherwin, co-author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer"
"Truly a science fiction work of alternative history, based on the decisions - and discoveries - of the great physicists who wrote the history of the 20th century: Einstein, Fermi, Godel, and Oppenheimer. The vividly portrayed, deeply human characters that inhabit this novel give the author's brilliant reflections human life and blood. I read this book in one go and recommend you do the same. Now I intend to reread it. Bravo!" - S.M. Stirling
"I loved it! It's really great, you don't even notice how you turn the pages. I got hooked from the beginning and stayed until the end. Another wonderful addition to Sawyer's famous books!" - Andre Bormanis, producer of the TV series "The Orville" and "Cosmos"
"Skillful and captivating interweaving of historical threads with authentic characters of the mid-20th century to create an engaging fictional narrative." - Gem Rolls, author of the play "The Inventor of Everything" about Leo Szilard
"Sawyer brilliantly and poignantly depicts the struggle of scientists who themselves started all this and therefore had to bear an unbearable burden." - James Christie, chairman of the "Ploughshares" project, participant in the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
"Sawyer has outdone himself! No one could have taken on this project with such enthusiasm and delved so deeply into the search for truth as this outstanding writer. I have not yet read such a comprehensive and captivating account of Oppenheimer's life and work." - Jonas Sol
"The best, in my opinion, of all of Sawyer's books, with brilliant historical and science fiction parts. An extremely intelligent extrapolation that naturally arises from the research conducted by extremely intelligent people on the path to the development of the atomic age. And after you finish reading the novel, these people will remain in your memory as they really were. A worthy contender for an award!" - Amazing Stories
"Sawyer has done a magnificent job. Each character comes alive from the page, fully immersed in their era and inseparably connected to the others. The book is filled with deep emotions. This wonderful novel vividly demonstrates its relevance to the present day." - Locus
"Impressive use of scientific and historical details and Sawyer's characterization of the man himself reveals the moral values, genius, and tragedy of Oppenheimer. Science fiction fans will enjoy reading this book, which, alongside the facts, contains balanced fictional elements and fa
"An excellent combination of accurate scientific information, alternative history, and the emotional and intellectual life of one of the greatest men of the 20th century. Highly recommended." - Sci-Fi Bulletin
"Every character in this book is a real person. And that's the truth. Even some of the dialogues are real. This is one of the most impressive books I've come across. I can't imagine how much research went into giving each character a believable voice and individuality (actually, I can, the bibliography on my phone takes up 30 pages), but it's Robert J. Sawyer, so maybe I shouldn't be surprised. In a sense, the book reminded me of Michael Frayn's play 'Copenhagen' with a lot of sharp sensations, cool rockets, and an end-of-the-world scenario thrown in." - Sylvain Nevel
"You can call it alternative history or alternative astrophysics (or both). Whatever term you choose, it's a stunning book." - Eric Flint
"The novel is as extensive as physics (and physicists) under whose guidance the original 'Orion' project was launched." - George Dyson, author of the book "Project Orion: Atomic Spaceships 1957-1965"
"The abundance of details gives Sawyer's novel a justified plausibility necessary to fictionalize events, reflecting on the inner lives of the characters, the significance of their discoveries, and their philosophical influence. Sawyer uses a business style reminiscent of Isaac Asimov or Ben Bova, which makes it easy to navigate the narrative. The result is a realistic and intriguing look at the personality of Oppenheimer and his work." - Booklist
"There are writers who, even if they don't write the same book over and over again, write very similar books. Robert Sawyer is not one of them, combining great imagination with extensive research. Whether Sawyer writes about Galileo the dinosaur, atheist Neanderthals, or the self-aware World Wide Web, he brings his characters and the world they live in to life. If there is something that Sawyer's books have in common, besides their overall excellence, it is his concern for morality and defining the right actions. In this book, this concern is reflected in the discussions about the atomic bomb and the impending secrecy of the end of the world from ordinary people. 'Oppenheimer's Alternative' will appeal to fans of historical novels set in the recent past. Fans of alternative history, who are willing to wait for the emergence of a fictional plotline, will be rewarded for their patience. Readers interested in science, as well as the relationships between scientists, will also find much of interest." - SFRevu
Author:
Author:Robert Sawyer
Cover:
Cover:hardcover
Category:
- Category:Fiction
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:typographic
Dimensions:
Dimensions:21.5x14.5x2.9 cm
Series:
Series:Fanzon. Robert Sawyer. Images of the Future
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
Product type:
Product type:partial varnish
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-194586-2
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