The Measurements of Decay
by K.K. Edin
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Pub Date Mar 25 2018 | Archive Date May 11 2018
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Description
An engrossing and multi-layered science fiction epic, The Measurements of Decay is K. K. Edin's stunning debut. At once a tortured love letter to philosophy and a space opera spanning centuries, it is a novel of ideas wrapped in a cautionary tale.
In the far future, Earth's nearby star systems have been colonized. Outfitted with a device that allows them to escape into hallucinations at will, people spend most of their time withdrawn into their own minds. Tikan Solstafir, a renegade who refuses the illusory life enjoyed by others, lives in self-imposed exile on a starship. When a mysterious enemy attacks the ship, Tikan embarks on a mission to destroy the galactic tyranny and liberate humanity from its own dreams.Meanwhile, in the 21st Century, a disillusioned philosopher believes that humanity s collective misery originates in people s failure to communicate with others and make sense of the world. Growing increasingly misanthropic and monomaniacal, he proceeds on a hermetic quest to save humanity from itself, while also succumbing to his own moral decline.
As these stories intertwine, a young girl reappears through various epochs, fleeting through Ancient Greece, Medieval Norway, Bolshevik Russia, among others. Unbound by time, Sielle has formed few attachments. Eventually thrust into Tikan's world, she becomes unwillingly entangled in a political scheme spanning centuries.
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About the Author:
K. K. Edin was born in New York City, and has lived in France, the United Kingdom and parts of the Middle East. He holds a B.A. in Political Science, a B.A. in Philosophy, and an M.A. in Philosophy from Boston University. He currently resides in Boston, MA.
Find out more about the author and his books by visiting kkedin.com
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781732062207 |
| PRICE | $8.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Brad H, Reviewer
The Measurements of Decay by K.K. Edin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Sometimes you will read a book that stuns you into such a deep silence that the backlash envelops you and kicks you out of space and time.
This is one of those books.
I'm still reeling. It's not every day that an author goes out of their way write a complex philosophical dissertation in the style of David Mitchell but goes on to make it hardcore SF with mind-blowingly cool science tropes, transhumanism, and a man-made god in the service of the serious philosophical treatise. Indeed, the multiple PoVs are deadly serious about driving home their ideas and their idealism and I was treated to one of the coolest villains I've ever read in the form of the primary narrator.
This is empathy, understanding, and wisdom taken to its full completion, yo.
Just what would happen if idealists and focused heavy philosophical thinkers gained the physical and temporal power to overcome all obstacles and fulfill their ambitions? Or how about just one. A serious one. One who believes that empathy and understanding is the ultimate goal.
I'm of the mind that the Borg collective fits that bill. If you're part of it, there's perfect empathy and understanding. :) Run with that.
I give this book top marks for being fearlessly dense and super intelligent and creative as a mother****er. I was somewhat worried about the somewhat less clear language used, but the sheer scope and beauty of the imagery and the speed at which so many wonderful scenes happen make up for just about anything.
This is NOT your average adventure hard-SF novel, nor is it a lofty philosophical discussion with a few SF trappings. This is a true shotgun wedding of the best of both worlds.
I'm flabbergasted. This is the kind of SF novel that comes along only a handful of times in a generation and it is NOT something to undertake if you want a light and thoughtless read. I'm putting this novel in the category of *OMG YOU MUST READ THIS*.
This is serious literature. This is thought-provoking and deserves a devoted cult following and if not recognition now, then at least serious recognition in 5 or 10 years. It may take that long for enough serious fans to get their hands on this or work their way through it, but I'll tell you now: it's worth it.
How's that for a squee? I want discussions on this book, people! PHD's welcome. :)
Mindy H, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this book. It is written unlike some of the science fiction that is out now days, but don't let that stop you. Once you start reading this book, by the second chapter you will be drawn in wandering where it's going to lead you and how it's going to end. This book is very well thought out and written. I can't wait to read more of this authors work.
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