Books like Across Realtime by Vernor Vinge
Across Realtime collects two of Vernor Vinge’s notable science‑fiction works: the conflict‑driven novella The Peace War and the time‑and‑memory‑focused Marooned in Realtime. Both stories explore Vinge’s signature themes of advanced technology, societal change, and human resilience, offering readers a compact glimpse into his speculative vision of future civilizations.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Vernor Vinge
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