The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

The Hidden Girl and Other Stories

by Ken Liu

4.6
Published2020
Language en

Synopsis

Ken Liu's "The Hidden Girl and Other Stories" is a captivating anthology that showcases the author's remarkable range and profound insights into the human condition. This collection features seventeen of his finest speculative fiction stories, alongside a new novelette, spanning a rich tapestry of genres and themes. Readers will journey through tales of time-traveling assassins, confront Black Mirror-esque explorations of cryptocurrency and internet trolling, and be moved by heartbreaking narratives of parent-child relationships. Liu masterfully blends topical themes from the present with visionary glimpses into humanity's future, offering a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant experience. The collection also includes an excerpt from "The Veiled Throne," the third book in his epic Dandelion Dynasty series, providing a comprehensive look at one of contemporary fiction's most inventive minds.

Critical Reception

"Hailed as a "once-in-a-generation talent" by Jamie Ford, Ken Liu's collection is universally lauded as a brilliant, extraordinary, and captivating work of speculative fiction."

Adaptations

An animated series, "Pantheon," based on stories featured in the collection, is available on AMC+.

Metadata

ISBN:9781982134051
Pages:432
Age Rating:16+

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