Radix (novel)

Radix (novel)

infobox Book |
name = Radix
title_orig =
translator =


author = A. A. Attanasio
cover_artist =
country = United States
language = English
series = Radix Tetrad
genre = Science fiction novel
publisher = William Morrow
release_date = 1981
media_type = Print (Hardcover & Paperback)
pages = 467 pp
isbn = ISBN 0-688-00135-1
preceded_by =
followed_by = In Other Worlds

"Radix" is a science fiction novel by A. A. Attanasio, published in 1981. It was nominated for the Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1981. It is the first of four books in Attanasio's Radix Tetrad, followed by "In Other Worlds" in 1984.

Plot introduction

"Radix" is the story of a young man's odyssey of self-discovery, from dangerous adolescent to warrior, from outcast to near-godhood, in a far-future Earth dramatically changed from the one we know.

Review excerpts

*"RADIX is sheer pleasure to read: brimming with living characters, splendid adventures....It is an exhilarating novel." - "Minneapolis Tribune"
*"Attanasio invents language, customs, hardware, history, small animals, and more good supporting characters than most writers can get into five books." - "Newsday"
*"Here stands a high talent; a truly amazing, original, towering talent." - "L.A. Times"


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