Indeed, it's essentially two books in one, and that half of it was always a slog to get through. Marooned in Realtime is better for getting the Singularity acr

Indeed, it's essentially two books in one, and that half of it was always a slog to get through. Marooned in Realtime is better for getting the Singularity across, although you really need to read The Peace War first; this collection has both plus a bridging short: http://www.amazon.com/Across-Realtime-Vernor-Vinge/dp/1857981472/ http://www.amazon.com/Across-Realtime-Vernor-Vinge/dp/185798...