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呼吸：Ted Chiang 姜峯楠第二本小說集: : 20 LOCUS 201 211 211 44415 (Ted Chiang) 1957 1967199020002003 3017 15 2012Locus Online202110
作者: 姜峯楠 | 譯者: 陳宗琛
美國前總統歐巴馬年度選書，強力推薦：「姜峯楠的小說寫的是生命的奧妙，深情動人。這是科幻小說中的極品。」
《人生複本》布萊克克勞奇，狂熱按讚：「別太相信很多書的廣告，神人不是每天都有的。姜峯楠才是真正的神人，他的小說才是真正的燒腦神作，在當代根本找不到對手〈換句話說，我也不是他的對手〉。有沒有見過整把的鑽石？他的小說，每一篇都像是鐵達尼號那顆海洋之心……」
一個華裔作家，三十年來只寫了不到20篇中短篇，沒半本長篇，但就靠這個，他已經達到神一般的地位，是全球科幻界公認當代最頂尖的作家。
橫掃LOCUS讀者世紀票選：
20世紀最佳中篇小說第1名
21世紀最佳中篇小說第1名
21世紀最佳短篇小說第1名
4座雨果獎、4座星雲獎、4座軌跡獎，15座全球各大獎
科幻史上最難以超越的紀錄，史上含金量最高的超重量級經典
很久很久以前，巴格達有一座拱門。從右邊穿過拱門，會到二十年後的未來，從左邊穿過拱門，會回到二十年前。跨出一步，你就能夠預知未來，也能夠回到過去改變一切，翻轉命運。世上還有比這更大的誘惑嗎？
然而，創造拱門的人卻告訴你，曾經有無數人跨過拱門，結果都只證明了一件事：無論你怎麼努力，過去和未來都是絕對不會改變的。如果你預知的未來，是你無法改變的悲慘未來，如果你回到過去，卻發現當年鑄下的大錯根本無法重來，那麼，你還會想跨過拱門嗎？
但有人依然決定回到過去，因為，當年的一念之差害死了至愛的妻子，痛徹心肺的悔恨折磨了他二十年。就算有無數事實證明過去無法改變，他還是無法放棄最後一線希望：真主是慈悲的，也許真主會願意給他一次機會，挽回失去的至愛。
只要跨過拱門，然後花兩個月穿越沙漠，他就能夠及時阻止那場意外，而距離那個日子還有好幾個月，時間綽綽有餘……
命運真的不可能改變嗎？他不相信……
遙遠的未來，你可以透過一種裝置和許多平行時空的另一個自己交談，結果卻發現，不同時空的你做了不同的選擇，人生變得很不一樣，那麼，究竟哪一個才是「真正的你」？「真正的你」究竟存在不存在？
作者
姜峯楠(Ted Chiang)
中文姓名姜峯楠。他是美國人，卻也是典型台灣留學生的孩子。他的父親姜復本是國共內戰時期流亡來台的年輕學生，後進入台大就讀，1957年畢業後赴美留學，取得美國佛羅里達大學機械工程博士學位，隨後任教於紐約州立大學。
姜峯楠1967年出生在紐約，畢業於布朗大學計算機學系。1990年發表第一篇小說《巴比倫之塔》即勇奪「星雲獎」，2000年再以《妳一生的預言》拿到第二座「星雲獎」。到2003年，《上帝不存在的地方叫地獄》更一舉拿下「雨果獎」「星雲獎」「軌跡獎」三大獎。
在寫作上，他近乎苛求的追求完美，每篇故事都有一個石破天驚的創意，千錘百鍊精雕細琢，所以，寫作迄今30年，他只寫下17篇中短篇，但每篇作品都在當年的科幻界造成巨大震撼，橫掃各大獎。
他是史上第一個榮獲「雨果獎」的華人，到目前為止已經９度提名，４次獲獎。此外，他還拿下４座「星雲獎」、４座「軌跡獎」，還有15座全球各大科幻獎。
2012年，全球最權威的Locus Online讀者世紀票選，他一個人囊括20世紀中篇小說第１名，21世紀中篇小說第１名、第２名，短篇小說第１名。更驚人的是，他總共有10篇作品名列榜上，甚至超越了所有的前輩大師，包括艾西莫夫和克拉克。這是科幻史上的空前紀錄，他成為科幻史上的傳奇人物，在全球讀者心目中享有神人般至高無上的地位。
現在，全球的科幻迷仍在引頸企盼他的下一篇作品，期待他再一次突破顛峰的震撼。
譯者
陳宗琛
一九六一年生。一個每天早上起床第一件事就是先去找好吃的東西的台南人。比吃更快樂的兩件事，一是在埋沒的古書堆裡挖出令人沉迷的好看小說，一是用中文探索一種敘事的韻律。曾譯《時間迴旋》《奇風歲月》《羊毛記》《北與南》等作品。現為鸚鵡螺文化負責人。
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★★★★★ 4
Fast paced romantasy you will not want to put down!
Format: Kindle
4.25 stars! I LOVED this book with similar vibes to Hush Hush, Fourth Wing, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night! It was fast paced with easy world building and will keep you turning the pages late into the night because you will not want to put it down!
Huntyr is a fierce bad@ss FMC trained to kill vampyres her entire life. She is sent on a mission to go to the academy and earn her spot into The Golden City. Upon arrival, she is forced to room with the delicious fallen angel, Wolf, who is the only one who knows about her assassin identity. The romance, the plot twists, the secrets revealed, the battles, and the tantalizing training scenes had me hooked! And that ending…. I’m holding my breath in need to know hell!
Read if you love:
🪽 Fae, Vampyres, Fallen Angels
🪽 Academy setting with magical trials
🪽 Forced proximity and slow burn
🪽 Rivals to lovers
🪽 Hidden identities and secrets
🪽 Tend your wounds
“𝘖𝘧 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶. 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘧 𝘐 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥.”
“𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘴, 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘬.”
“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘮𝘺 𝘷𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Excellent Rivals to Lovers!!
Format: Kindle
The tension and banter between Huntyr and Wold was delectable. I absolutely love the fallen angel and all of his flaws. Huntyr is amazing too being a badass FMC with some major trauma. The world building was great and I enjoyed the training aspect of the story. The writing was immersive and was in the story the whole time. The ending had quite a twist that I hadn’t anticipated and made my jaw DROP. Excellent job! I also loved the narration. Laura is one of my fave narrators!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Fallen Angels, fae, vampires, oh my!
Format: Kindle
Rating: 4.5 | Spice: 2 (but a good slow-burn)
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Main Characters: Huntyr and Wolf
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I couldn’t wait to read this book; there was so much hype about it! And there was no doubt why. I fell in love with the characters and the plot itself. This book is mainly plot driven more than friction driven but it’s easy to follow along with. The characters are fun, easily understood. The main setting is at an academy where both the main characters are going through trials and building strength for the final test, The Transcendent. There are fantastic side characters as well. I loved the camaraderie between Huntyr and her friends. But we don’t like Lanson. 😆
We do have some plot twists that come into play throughout the book. Secrets and betrayal to be seen. I did adore Wolf and Huntyr’s relationship. It was a classic slow burn trope. They didn’t hit it off fast, but in time their feelings grew. I loved their banter, so sexy. Wolf is your next book boyfriend; Huntyr is your next vampire assassin independent bad-a*s female. Themes include loyalty, trust, self-discovery, a true slow burn romance. Side note: book ends on a angsty cliffhanger!
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Emily, thank you for writing this awesome novel and I cannot wait to devour Book 2, Blood So Brutal! 😍
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Happy reading, my lovelies! xo
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
★★★★★ 4
“My heart bows to you and you only, Huntress.”
Format: Kindle
3.5 🌟
This book popped up in my KU recommended reading suggestions and the synopsis sounded like what I was in the mood for. I'm so glad I took a chance on it. I went into this knowing absolutely nothing about it and ended up really liking it. I love when this happens.
The main characters are likeable and I easily found myself rooting for them. There is a mystery element to each of their backstories that I enjoyed watching unfold and can't wait to get more of. Wolf, in particular, has me fixated. Love him.
I found this to be an entertaining, addictive read with a plot that moves along at a good pace. It reads so easily I found myself very reluctant to put it down. Lots of twists and turns and the angst is there. A good set up for the next book to come, for sure.
My issues with this book....the dialogue feels a bit juvenile at times and there is a repetitive over use of a particular word phrasing that I found myself giving the ole eye-roll to. There are, without a doubt, some pretty cliche moments that gave me a bit of the cringe. I think this could've certainly 100% benefited from more depth regarding the world building. Perhaps the world building was sacrificed to keep the pacing quick? Just a guess. Also, the lack of consistency of character for the FMC was really evident and so she feels quite illogical at times.
Overall, this was a fun and enjoyable read that hit the spot well enough for me. That ending certainly has me impatiently pining for book 2!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
★★★★★ 3
Interesting take on the genre
Format: Kindle
True rating: 3.25 ⭐️
I enjoyed the fresh take on the genre. The best way I could describe the setting and world is an apocalyptic dystopian version of Farie where vampires, fae, and angles struggle to survive in what is left of the world. It was definitely interesting throwing the academy/hunger games aspect into this world as well.
Even though I guessed the final reveal early on in the book, I kept hoping I was wrong, and it would take a surprising turn. While the "plot twists" were a bit predictable to me, I still enjoyed the ride this book took me on.
Another downfall for me was the plot holes in the world building... I.E. if society has fallen and the world is in the aftermath of war, how are there trains running around the world? Just to take young adults to the trials to get into the golden city? How is the train maintained, the tracks clear, etc?
However, I did enjoy the FMC & MMC and thought they were fleshed out nicely. I also enjoyed the side characters but wish some were developed more like Ashalin (sp?). I do find myself rooting for the MCs to succeed and find happiness together, which is obviously an important aspect for romantasy.
Overall, was this an earth-shattering, mind-bending, terrific piece of literature? No. But was it the worst thing I've read this year? Also, no. This book has, to me, the bones of a great read & just needs a bit more to push it from an alright book to a great book.
Overall ratings:
Plot- 3.5⭐️
World building 3⭐️
Spice 2.5 🌶🌶
Main characters 4 ⭐️
Supporting characters 3.5⭐️
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2024