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Falling Free

2 Ratings: 2.5

A book by Lois McMaster Bujold

Falling Free Falling Free (1988) is set about 200 years before the birth of Miles Vorkosigan. It relates the creation of the "Quaddies", genetically modified people who have four arms, the second pair appearing where … see full wiki

Tags: Books, Science Fiction, The Forbidden Planet, Science Fiction Novels, Lois Mcmaster Bujold

Author: Lois McMaster Bujold

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Publisher: Baen (June 1, 1999)

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Quick Tip by psikeyhackr. September 18, 2009

A Quick Tip by psikeyhackr

Falling Free and Komarr are Bujold's two most scientific stories. Her father was an engineer and it shows.

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review by cdbaker. March 03, 2009

posted in Forbidden Planet - Sci-Fi Books & Films!

Formulaic Offering From Bujold

Formulaic. This is the best way to describe the disappointing Falling Free, which is predictable from page one. The basic plot line should sound familiar: Multiuniversal (as opposed to multinational) corporation creates genetically engineered human beings that are perfect for work in free fall and drastically lower operating costs; these "quaddies" become obsolete after invention of artificial gravity for space stations; corporation wants to rid itself of the quaddies and cut costs. You can imagine … more

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