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A review by vanya_vatsal
Modern Classics Science Fiction Omnibus by Brian Aldiss
3.0
"Science fiction is no more written for scientists than ghost stories are written for ghosts." - Brian Aldiss
This, like all anthologies published, struggles with struggles with a collection of stories ranging from the ones exceptionally good to insanely boring ones. That being said, I wouldn't deny that it is among the best science fiction collection out there.
My copy (published in 2007) had 31 stories in it majorly consisting of classics published in 1950s and 1960s and is edited by Brian Aldiss. There were a few outliers, published in 80s & 90s.
I used to love short stories as a kid, but as I grew up I started struggling with those and preferred full length novels over anthologies. In all honesty, it took me three years to complete this book, just because I was putting it off and it has nothing to do with the quality of stories in it. Over the course of three years, I have forgotten some stories but a few stuck with me. These are the stories which make this collection worth buying -
The Tunnel Under The World by Frederik Pohl (1954) - Guy Burckhardt wakes up screaming from dream which seems more real than any dream he jas ever had. This story is too advanced for its time and has a very Black Mirror-ish feel to it.
Nightfall by Issac Assimov (1941) - What happens when the planet illuminated by it's six suns falls into darkness. Slight verbose but really good nonetheless.
Sexual Dimorphism by Kim Stanley Robinson (1999) - The perfect blend of science fiction, fantasy and legends.
Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang (1998) - the short story on which the movie Arrival is based.
Alien Embassy by Garry Kilworth (2006) - This being a much recent story had a very cool vibe. A tropical island has been given to aliens and it has become a much loved tourist destination.
These were a few 5/5 rated stories I found. I'd recommend the collection as a whole.
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out of 5 stars)
This, like all anthologies published, struggles with struggles with a collection of stories ranging from the ones exceptionally good to insanely boring ones. That being said, I wouldn't deny that it is among the best science fiction collection out there.
My copy (published in 2007) had 31 stories in it majorly consisting of classics published in 1950s and 1960s and is edited by Brian Aldiss. There were a few outliers, published in 80s & 90s.
I used to love short stories as a kid, but as I grew up I started struggling with those and preferred full length novels over anthologies. In all honesty, it took me three years to complete this book, just because I was putting it off and it has nothing to do with the quality of stories in it. Over the course of three years, I have forgotten some stories but a few stuck with me. These are the stories which make this collection worth buying -
The Tunnel Under The World by Frederik Pohl (1954) - Guy Burckhardt wakes up screaming from dream which seems more real than any dream he jas ever had. This story is too advanced for its time and has a very Black Mirror-ish feel to it.
Nightfall by Issac Assimov (1941) - What happens when the planet illuminated by it's six suns falls into darkness. Slight verbose but really good nonetheless.
Sexual Dimorphism by Kim Stanley Robinson (1999) - The perfect blend of science fiction, fantasy and legends.
Story of Your Life by Ted Chiang (1998) - the short story on which the movie Arrival is based.
Alien Embassy by Garry Kilworth (2006) - This being a much recent story had a very cool vibe. A tropical island has been given to aliens and it has become a much loved tourist destination.
These were a few 5/5 rated stories I found. I'd recommend the collection as a whole.
Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐ (3 out of 5 stars)