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Exhalation

Exhalation

Stories
Several booksFantasyLiterary Fiction
Pages
350
Published
2019
Language
English

Synopsis

Explore nine original stories from Ted Chiang, author of "Stories of Your Life and Others." These tales examine humanity's biggest questions and imagine new ones, pushing the boundaries of what we think and feel. Discover a fabric seller in ancient Baghdad confronting his past, an alien scientist making a universe-altering discovery, and a world where glimpsing alternate realities forces a reevaluation of choice.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

Thought-ProvokingPhilosophicalReflectiveComplex
Multiple POVs

Genres

Fantasy Literary Fiction Philosophy Science Fiction Time Travel Short Stories

About the author

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Ted Chiang

Ted Chiang is a master of speculative fiction, crafting thought-provoking stories that explore big ideas. His collection Stories of Your Life and Others showcases his unique talent for blending science and philosophy with deeply human narratives. If you enjoy intelligent, imaginative tales, you'll want to check out his work.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Exhalation contain the story 'Story of Your Life'?

    No, 'Story of Your Life' is featured in Ted Chiang's earlier collection, 'Stories of Your Life and Others.' 'Exhalation' is a separate collection of nine distinct short stories.

  • Are the stories in Exhalation connected or standalone?

    The stories in 'Exhalation' are entirely standalone, each presenting a unique premise and set of characters. There is no overarching narrative or shared universe connecting them.

  • Did Exhalation win any major awards?

    Yes, 'Exhalation' won the Locus Award for Best Collection in 2020. Several individual stories within the collection also received prestigious awards, including the Hugo Award and Nebula Award.

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