The Steps of the Sun

"The Steps of the Sun" is also the name of a novel by Joanna Trollope

The Steps of the Sun is a 1983 science fiction novel by the American author Walter Tevis.[1] It is about a future energy crisis, and a world in which China has become the leading superpower.

Literary reference

The title is taken from William Blake's poem, Ah! Sun-flower:

Ah Sun-flower! weary of time,
Who countest the steps of the Sun:
Seeking after that sweet golden clime
Where the travellers journey is done.

Reception

Dave Langford reviewed The Steps of the Sun for White Dwarf #51, and stated that "Well written and characterized, this has an old-fashioned feel despite up-to-date lack of inhibitions."[2]

Reviews
  • Review by Faren Miller (1983) in Locus, #273 October 1983
  • Review by Brian Stableford (1984) in Foundation, #30 March 1984
  • Review by Tom Easton (1984) in Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact, May 1984
  • Review by David Barrett (1984) in Vector 121
  • Review by David Pettus (1985) in Thrust, #22, Summer 1985
gollark: Generally more.
gollark: Meanwhile, I can obtain a "computer game" on sale for £8ish which will plausibly be entertaining for at least 10 hours.
gollark: Lottery tickets cost £2ish. You might feel happy about some probability-related delusion for... let's be nice and say 30 minutes, which makes it £4/hour of happiness.
gollark: Nope.
gollark: Which isn't a good reason. It's not cost-effective fun.

References
  1. Penguin Classics, Walter Tevis
  2. Langford, Dave (March 1984). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. Games Workshop (Issue 51): 14.


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