Axiomatic

Once again the variety that Egan deploys is incredible. He does have a preference for sci-fi, but I think I’m beginning to see that he isn’t in love with the sci-fi itself, but only that the sci-fi is what is required for him to drive home his point. He has these philosophical questions that can’t be put in a simple question, but must be lived, through the perspective of a character, to explore the question in finality. And following the question to its depth usually has a profound, lingering taste to it. As I’ve said before, Egan might put some people off, and I can understand why, but I very much enjoy his works.