The Ballad of Beta-2 by Samuel R. Delany | Book Review

[@dalejones4322]

Fantastic video. Great book. Fabulous song

[@FIT2BREAD]

Thanks Dale

[@outlawbookselleroriginal]

Good little novella. I have the impossibly rare UK hardcover first- which I think is the World first- which also contains 'Empire Star'. Nice video,, Michael!

[@FIT2BREAD]

Nice. I have the ace soft cover that has both ...Empire Star is my 2nd favorite Delany read...and thank you

[@eyeroll-encore]

Best tshirt ever! Ballad of Beta-2 was one of the first Delany works i read. I enjoyed it, though that was decades ago, so I'm probably due for a reread.

[@FIT2BREAD]

It's a really well rounded space opera..oh and thanks for noticing the shirt! I should have known you would have caught on!

[@mondostrat]

Awesome Dhalgren Tshirt! Ballad is a gem of a story. NAVIGATION OFFICES or RECREATION HALL? Interesting choice when the meanings have been lost over time. Although is may lack some of the gravitas of Delany's other works - It's a wiz bang, thought provoking page turner that informs us that anthropology is a science worthy of SF.

[@FIT2BREAD]

Thanks..and yeah this is just such a great little space opera in a tight little package.

[@bongolong]

I am a huge Delaney fan!! Babel-17 and Nova are favorites.

[@FIT2BREAD]

You are in the right place!

[@frankcandacelong6336]

@@FIT2BREAD...and (a long time ago) I actually finished Dahlgren!

[@FIT2BREAD]

@@frankcandacelong6336 my favorite

[@bookspin]

Great review! Quick question, have you read The Einstein Intersection, and how does it compare with Delaney's other works? That is another one I'm interested in, alongside Dhalgren and Babel-17. Not sure which is best to start off with.

[@mondostrat]

Babel-17 is the one to start with. Einstein is great, won the Nebula Award - Dhalgen is a masterpiece, but Babel -17 the place to begin.

[@FIT2BREAD]

I like the Einstein intersection. I'm currently re reading it. It's not in my top tier of Delany, but I know for some people it's one of their favorites. Go on my video page Robim, and find the thumbnail that says "MUST READ" it has a lengthy take on my suggestions for Delany work. Einstein Intersection is also a very short and quick read, so it's low risk. Beta2 is also a good starting point because it's super accessible

[@vilstef6988]

I've tried to re-read Einstein Intersection, but it doesn't click for me at all any more. Babel 17 is where I always advise people to start with Delany, and Ive re-read it with enjoyment and delight. It's such a thinking person's addenture!

[@FIT2BREAD]

@@vilstef6988 I second this

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

just finished dark matter by blake crouch. Superb.🎆🎆🎆🎆⚛

[@FIT2BREAD]

Glad you liked it frank!

[@noeditbookreviews]

I got that book because I kept seeing it on "top sci-fi books" lists If I knew it was a thriller, I wouldn't have bought it cause I generally want to spend my time on other things, but I could hardly put that book down. It was so go... .. it was fit to be read!

[@kniknayme9865]

bonus pts for jabroni !

[@FIT2BREAD]

Philly represents:)

[@noeditbookreviews]

I always really liked your 5 likes and dislikes in your reviews. Great idea.

[@FIT2BREAD]

Thanks I appreciate that