This is a group for speculative fiction fa ns (science fiction/fantasy) who would like to read and discuss genre lite rature. Each month we'll have a discussion about a book\, either a new rel ease or an older book (but ideally something that most people haven't read yet)\, that we've read before the meeting.
\nThe book for April's d iscussion is: "Space Opera" by Catherynne Valente.
\n"IN SPACE E VERYONE CAN HEAR YOU SING
\nA century ago\, the Sentience W ars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intellige nt space-faring life. In the aftermath\, a curious tradition was invented - something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worl ds together in the spirit of peace\, unity\, and understanding.
\nOnce every cycle\, the civilizations gather for the Metagalactic Gr and Prix - part gladiatorial contest\, part beauty pageant\, part concert extravaganza\, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Instead of c ompeting in orbital combat\, the powerful species that survived face off i n a competition of song\, dance\, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. The stakes are high for this new game\, a nd everyone is forced to compete.
\nThis year\, though\, hu mankind has discovered the enormous universe. And while they expected to d iscover a grand drama of diplomacy\, gunships\, wormholes\, and stoic coun cils of aliens\, they have instead found glitter\, lipstick and electric g uitars. Mankind will not get to fight for its destiny - they must sing.&nb sp\;A one-hit-wonder band of human musicians\, dancers and roadies from Lo ndon - Decibel Jones and the Absolute Zeroes - have been chosen to represe nt Earth on the greatest stage in the galaxy. And the fate of their specie s lies in their ability to rock."
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