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| Original Title: | Sandkings |
| ISBN: | 067165554X (ISBN13: 9780671655549) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | Locus Award for Best Collection (1982) |
George R.R. Martin
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 254 pages Rating: 4.24 | 4203 Users | 315 Reviews
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| Title | : | Sandkings |
| Author | : | George R.R. Martin |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 254 pages |
| Published | : | February 1986 by Baen Books (first published December 1981) |
| Categories | : | Science Fiction. Fantasy. Short Stories. Horror. Fiction. Science Fiction Fantasy. Anthologies |
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When Simon Kress returned to his home planet of Baldur from an offworld business trip, he was amused to find that his tank of Earth piranhas had cannibalized themselves into extinction, and of the two exotic animals that roamed his estate, only one remained. Now, in search of some new pets to satisfy his cruel pursuit of amusement, Simon finds a new shop in the city where he is intrigued by a new lifeform he has never heard of before... a collection of multi-colored sandkings. The curator explains that the insect-like animals, no larger than Simon's fingernails, are not insects, but animals with a highly-evolved hive intelligence capable of staging wars between the different colors, and even religion - in the form of worship of their owner. The curator's warning to Simon about the regularity of their feeding, unfortunately, was not taken seriously...Contents:
- The Way of Cross and Dragon (1979)
- Bitterblooms (1977)
- In the House of the Worm (1976)
- Fast-Friend (1976)
- The Stone City (1977)
- Starlady (1976)
- Sandkings (1979)
Cover illustration by Michael Whelan
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Ratings: 4.24 From 4203 Users | 315 ReviewsWrite-Up Containing Books Sandkings
Just re-read this one today for at least the fifth time! This story never fails to impress me with its depth...The first sci-fi short stories I ever read. My grandma gave me an early edition copy as a 13 year old, and because of this I'm one of the few who know Martin for his sci-fi more than his fantasy.If my house was burning down, this and the other short story collections by Martin would be the books I would save.The brand of sci-fi that Sankings is a truly unique one. All the intrigue and futuristic developments that come with the best sci-fi are here, but so is a stunning element of wistful
What if you could play god to a race of tiny creatures?"Look to your faces"
I read it a long, long time ago in a SF anthology published in another language. I only recalled its name and tried for years to figure out the original English title. Today I hit the jackpot - and what a jackpot it is!!! Just look at the author... This is the most memorable science fiction short story I ever read!
Short and delivers a punch, so what more could you ask for. I was quite soon in when I realized Id seen this as an episode of the Twilight Zone or the Outer Limits , probably about forty years ago. Luckily, I couldnt remember the twist, so all ended well. Good read. Short stories with a twist are what got me into reading all those years ago, so I am so going to recommend it.
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I loved the television adaptation of the story SANDKINGS back in the nineties. It was the premier episode of the new OUTER LIMITS series on SHOWTIME, I think. I had no idea it was written by Martin. Look forward to checking this collection out.
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