Space opera
Valente, Catherynne M., 1979-2018
Book
A century ago, the Sentience Wars tore the galaxy apart and nearly ended the entire concept of intelligent space-faring life. In the aftermath, a curious tradition was invented - something to cheer up everyone who was left and bring the shattered worlds together in the spirit of peace, unity, and understanding. Once every cycle, the civilisations gather for Galactivision - part gladiatorial contest, part beauty pageant, part concert extravaganza, and part continuation of the wars of the past. Instead of competing in orbital combat, the powerful species that survived face off in a competition of song, dance, or whatever can be physically performed in an intergalactic talent show. The stakes are high for this new game, and everyone is forced to compete.
Main title:
Space opera / Catherynne M. Valente.
Author:
Valente, Catherynne M., 1979-, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : Corsair, 2018.
Collation:
294 pages ; 23 cm
Notes:
Originally published: New York: Saga Press.
ISBN:
9781472115072 (hbk)
Dewey class:
813.6
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2693789