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Title: Singularity by William Sleator ISBN: 0-14-037598-8 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: December, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.29 (21 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Sleator's singular ability
Comment: While not a great work of literature, "Singularity" is still very much worth reading. The idea of a sort of reverse black hole is an interesting departure from more typical science fiction plot elements, but the most interesting part of the book is its depiction of Harry's relationship with his brother and how it changes as Harry matures. The step that Harry takes reminds the reader of the character in Chekhov's short story, "The Bet," who does much the same thing, although from
different motives. Sleator's description of Harry's life while he is carrying out his plan is convincing; the reader knows how Harry feels, and the change in Harry's character seems natural and inevitable rather than forced. All in all, I find this book to be one of Sleator's most memorable, which means, of course, that is is one of the more memorable of modern books for young people.
Rating: 5
Summary: Singularity By William Sleator
Comment: William Sleator is a newly emerging author into the world of science
fiction. One of his greatest works is Singularity, a story of teenage twins
Harry and Barry and their adventure in time. Singularity is an exciting
science fiction novel that is enjoyed by nearly all its raeders.
William Sleator was born in 1945 in Maryland and attended Harvard
University with intentions of becoming a scientist. After college, Sleator
began writing rather than getting involved in the scientific field. Some of
Sleator's most well-known books are: House of Stairs, Among the Dolls, The
Green Futures of Tycho, Interstellar Pig, and Singularity. Sleator spends
most of his time in Maryland and Bangkok, China. Sleator says, "Bangkok
makes me feel the most at home. It is so exotic that it feels like another
planet. (Don't ask me why that makes me feel at home.)"
In the novel, Singularity, twins, Harry and Barry, are teenagers living
in an average town. Barry is much more popular and outspoken than Harry.
Harry seeks revenge on his twin for his arrogance and cruelty. Harry and
Barry are on their way to the home of their deceased uncle where they are
to spend the summer. When they arrive, they discover that the house is
ornamented with skeletons of bizarre animals, unknown to our world. Out
back, there is a small, metal structure, almost like some sort of a bomb
shelter. It is barricaded by a strong double lock. After searching, the
twins find the keys to the "playhouse" and begin their adventure into time.
They quickly discover that time is slower in the playhouse; a second in real
time is like hours in the playhouse. At first, the playhouse is like a game, but
they soon wish they had never found the keys . . .
The characters of Singularity are very realistic while the setting is
characteristic of most science fiction novels. The "black hole" keeps the
story from seeming exceedingly realistic but the author does a wonderful
job of making it seem believable. The story draws the reader in, making it
almost impossible to put the book down after the first few pages. It is full
of excitement and wonder which encourage the reader to read on.
Singularity is a "crafty interplay of fantasy and sibling psychology"
(Kirkus Reviews). Sleator did a wonderful job of drawing the reader in and
making science fiction seem believable. Singularity is an excellent story,
even for those who don't enjoy most science fiction novels.
Rating: 4
Summary: The Book For Sci-Fi Readers
Comment: For all the sci-fi fans out there in search of a good book, I strongly recommend this book to all of you (if you are not a sci-fi fan I still recommend this book to u). This book has is just typically meant for sci-fi readers because this has all the requirements for it being a successful sci-fi book. The book is simply just an awesome book to read because the author, William Sleator is cool guy. He is very clever in making different sci-fi books. I mean he as actually created theories that make sense. Like in this book he has actually created a theory of some sort of abandoned shack or shed that speeds up time, when inside of it. The reason behind this "time warp" is because that shed lies on some sort of black hole.
Another aspect that Sleator Created are the feelings and personalities of the main characters of the book of this book is the feelings and personalities of the main characters in this book. The two main characters are twins, Harry and Barry. Their personalities are completely opposite. Barry is the strong, athletic, and bossy one while Harry is the smart, weak and sensitive one. Barry being the stronger always bosses and bullies Harry around. This makes you feel sympathetic towards Harry because of the way he feels about his brother. For example he is sick of being the weaker one or he wishes that he wants them to be more like brothers than rivals. BUT all of this changes when Harry decides to hide/stay in that mysterious shed over night. I recommend all readers especially sci-fi readers to read this book because throughout the book there are many twists and the ending is quite surprising. Also I recommend read other books done by Sleator because them too are just as good as this book
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Title: The Boy Who Reversed Himself by William Sleator ISBN: 0140389652 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: February, 1998 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Interstellar Pig by William Sleator ISBN: 0140375953 Publisher: Firebird Books Pub. Date: June, 1995 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Duplicate by William Sleator ISBN: 0141304316 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: June, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: House of Stairs by William Sleator ISBN: 0140345809 Publisher: Firebird Books Pub. Date: April, 1991 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Into the Dream by William Sleator ISBN: 0141308141 Publisher: Puffin Pub. Date: August, 2000 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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