“All his life he had lived by the law. Often his job had been to stop acts of revenge....And now revenge was all that life had left for him.”
Book:A Fire Upon The Deep
Quote by Vernor Vinge
Work
A Fire Upon The Deep
In this science fiction epic, the narrative unfolds across multiple levels of reality, from the primitive to the technologically advanced, as humanity grapples with the complexities of interstellar colonization and encounters with extraterrestrial life. more
Author
Vernor Vinge
Vernor Vinge is an American computer scientist known for his contributions to both science fiction literature and computer science. His works often explore the impact of technological advancements on human society, with his most famous novel being 'Rainbow's End'. more
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