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Catherynne valente space opera
Catherynne valente space opera






Once every cycle, the great galactic civilizations gather for the Metagalactic Grand Prix-part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented-something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. Valente's science fiction spectacle, where sentient races compete for glory in a galactic musical contest…and the stakes are as high as the fate of planet Earth.Ī century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. And the fate of their species lies in their ability to rock.The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy meets the joy and glamour of Eurovision in bestselling author Catherynne M.

catherynne valente space opera

A band of human musicians, dancers, and roadies have been chosen to represent Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny-they must sing. And while they expected to discover a grand drama of diplomacy, gunships, wormholes, and stoic councils of aliens, they have instead found glitter, lipstick, and electric guitars. This year, though, humankind has discovered the enormous universe.

catherynne valente space opera

The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. Once every cycle, the civilizations gather for Galactivision-part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past.

catherynne valente space opera

A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life.








Catherynne valente space opera