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The Rod of Light
1985 novel by Barrington J. Bayley
1985 novel by Barrington J. Bayley
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | The Rod of Light |
| image | File:TheRodOfLight.jpg |
| image_caption | First edition |
| author | Barrington J. Bayley |
| cover_artist | Terry Oakes |
| country | United Kingdom |
| language | English |
| genre | Science fiction |
| publisher | Methuen Publishing |
| release_date | October 1985 |
| media_type | Print (Paperback) |
| pages | 193 |
| isbn | 0-413-58160-8 |
| preceded_by | The Soul of the Robot |
The Rod of Light is the thirteenth science fiction novel by Barrington J. Bayley and his only sequel (to 1974's The Soul of the Robot).
Plot summary
The book continues the story of Jasperodus, who is now in conflict with Gargan, a ruthless robot attempting to make his own soul.
Literary significance and reception
Rhys Hughes described the Jasperodus series as slighter than average for Bayley, covering ground more thoroughly explored in John Sladek's Roderick series.{{cite web |access-date = 2012-11-18 |url-status = dead |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121004220800/http://www.uri.edu/artsci/english/clf/n6_a3.html |archive-date = 2012-10-04 | access-date=2012-11-18
Dave Langford reviewed The Rod of Light for White Dwarf #73, and stated that "Concepts by Jorge Luis Borges, action by Doc Smith, sense of humour Bayley's own."
Brian Stableford said that since the novel builds on the themes of The Soul of the Robot, it was less inventive than much of Bayley's work but "still a delight to read."
References
References
- Langford, Dave. (January 1986). "Critical Mass". [[Games Workshop]].
- "The Rod of Light", ''Fantasy Review 88'', February 1986
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