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呼吸：Ted Chiang 姜峯楠第二本小說集: : 20 LOCUS 201 211 211 44415 (Ted Chiang) 1957 1967199020002003 3017 15 2012Locus Online202110
作者: 姜峯楠 | 譯者: 陳宗琛
美國前總統歐巴馬年度選書，強力推薦：「姜峯楠的小說寫的是生命的奧妙，深情動人。這是科幻小說中的極品。」
《人生複本》布萊克克勞奇，狂熱按讚：「別太相信很多書的廣告，神人不是每天都有的。姜峯楠才是真正的神人，他的小說才是真正的燒腦神作，在當代根本找不到對手〈換句話說，我也不是他的對手〉。有沒有見過整把的鑽石？他的小說，每一篇都像是鐵達尼號那顆海洋之心……」
一個華裔作家，三十年來只寫了不到20篇中短篇，沒半本長篇，但就靠這個，他已經達到神一般的地位，是全球科幻界公認當代最頂尖的作家。
橫掃LOCUS讀者世紀票選：
20世紀最佳中篇小說第1名
21世紀最佳中篇小說第1名
21世紀最佳短篇小說第1名
4座雨果獎、4座星雲獎、4座軌跡獎，15座全球各大獎
科幻史上最難以超越的紀錄，史上含金量最高的超重量級經典
很久很久以前，巴格達有一座拱門。從右邊穿過拱門，會到二十年後的未來，從左邊穿過拱門，會回到二十年前。跨出一步，你就能夠預知未來，也能夠回到過去改變一切，翻轉命運。世上還有比這更大的誘惑嗎？
然而，創造拱門的人卻告訴你，曾經有無數人跨過拱門，結果都只證明了一件事：無論你怎麼努力，過去和未來都是絕對不會改變的。如果你預知的未來，是你無法改變的悲慘未來，如果你回到過去，卻發現當年鑄下的大錯根本無法重來，那麼，你還會想跨過拱門嗎？
但有人依然決定回到過去，因為，當年的一念之差害死了至愛的妻子，痛徹心肺的悔恨折磨了他二十年。就算有無數事實證明過去無法改變，他還是無法放棄最後一線希望：真主是慈悲的，也許真主會願意給他一次機會，挽回失去的至愛。
只要跨過拱門，然後花兩個月穿越沙漠，他就能夠及時阻止那場意外，而距離那個日子還有好幾個月，時間綽綽有餘……
命運真的不可能改變嗎？他不相信……
遙遠的未來，你可以透過一種裝置和許多平行時空的另一個自己交談，結果卻發現，不同時空的你做了不同的選擇，人生變得很不一樣，那麼，究竟哪一個才是「真正的你」？「真正的你」究竟存在不存在？
作者
姜峯楠(Ted Chiang)
中文姓名姜峯楠。他是美國人，卻也是典型台灣留學生的孩子。他的父親姜復本是國共內戰時期流亡來台的年輕學生，後進入台大就讀，1957年畢業後赴美留學，取得美國佛羅里達大學機械工程博士學位，隨後任教於紐約州立大學。
姜峯楠1967年出生在紐約，畢業於布朗大學計算機學系。1990年發表第一篇小說《巴比倫之塔》即勇奪「星雲獎」，2000年再以《妳一生的預言》拿到第二座「星雲獎」。到2003年，《上帝不存在的地方叫地獄》更一舉拿下「雨果獎」「星雲獎」「軌跡獎」三大獎。
在寫作上，他近乎苛求的追求完美，每篇故事都有一個石破天驚的創意，千錘百鍊精雕細琢，所以，寫作迄今30年，他只寫下17篇中短篇，但每篇作品都在當年的科幻界造成巨大震撼，橫掃各大獎。
他是史上第一個榮獲「雨果獎」的華人，到目前為止已經９度提名，４次獲獎。此外，他還拿下４座「星雲獎」、４座「軌跡獎」，還有15座全球各大科幻獎。
2012年，全球最權威的Locus Online讀者世紀票選，他一個人囊括20世紀中篇小說第１名，21世紀中篇小說第１名、第２名，短篇小說第１名。更驚人的是，他總共有10篇作品名列榜上，甚至超越了所有的前輩大師，包括艾西莫夫和克拉克。這是科幻史上的空前紀錄，他成為科幻史上的傳奇人物，在全球讀者心目中享有神人般至高無上的地位。
現在，全球的科幻迷仍在引頸企盼他的下一篇作品，期待他再一次突破顛峰的震撼。
譯者
陳宗琛
一九六一年生。一個每天早上起床第一件事就是先去找好吃的東西的台南人。比吃更快樂的兩件事，一是在埋沒的古書堆裡挖出令人沉迷的好看小說，一是用中文探索一種敘事的韻律。曾譯《時間迴旋》《奇風歲月》《羊毛記》《北與南》等作品。現為鸚鵡螺文化負責人。
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Good Short Read
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I found the story to be pretty engaging, but I felt like there could have been more depth to the story.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2018
★★★★★ 4
Beautiful Family Contemporary
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“But I believe strongly that we all have multiple versions of ourselves. And the true test of love is learning to accept all of those versions, even when it’s messy.
Actually, especially when it’s messy.”
I LOVE family-centric contemporary stories. They are so easy for me to get invested in and I love seeing the relationships form and evolve. I just love them so much. Here We Are Now was a really good family centric contemporary, that also really highlighted opening yourself up and conquering your fears - whatever they may be. We follow Taliah as she meets her rockstar dad Julian Oliver for the first time, when he asks her to come visit his dying father. Tal learns more about her mom, Julian, and herself than she ever expected and she has to learn to reconcile these new truths with what she’s always believed to be true.
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I really loved the flashbacks we get throughout the story. They show personality, relationships, and I love that we get to see more of Lena’s Jordanian culture. They really helped develop the characters and provide more backstory and depth.
I really liked a lot of the characters! I thought Harlow was a great friend, who tried to help Taliah grow and open up about things, even if she was uncomfortable. Debra, Tal’s grandmother is so kind and insightful and warm.
I also liked the moments we get to see Tal and Julian learning more about each other. These pure family moments are the ones that really shined for me and gave life to the story. I also really liked that they bonded over music!
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I have kinda mixed feelings about Taliah. I understand that Tal’s been put in this weird position and has a lot of confusing and probably conflicting feelings, but I thought she was being purposefully difficult a few times. But she did apologize for that and for being hard to get to know - and I liked that. I think overall I was just a little indifferent to her, which was unfortunate.
I feel like the budding romance between Tal and Julian’s neighbor Toby, was pretty unnecessary, and mostly just took page time away that could have been used to further develop family moments.
This such an easy book to get invested in. I loved seeing the family moments and Julian and Tal becoming closer, and while I would have liked more development in the family relationships, I was satisfied with what I got. Here We Are Now is a lovely story of family and discovering where you fit in.
I received a copy of the book from Balzer + Bray via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are taken from an ARC and are subject to change.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2017
★★★★★ 5
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So I went back and read the first Dreamers Bay book again before reading this one. So very good! Melissa never disappoints! Kyle and Savanna's story is so great. It is funny, spicy, and oh so sweet and getting to revisit Devyn and Elizabeth again just makes me smile! On how I wish Ms. Brayden would revisit the girls from Soho series. Hint, hint! They were the first books I ever read from this author and they hold a special place in my heart! I have probably reread then 3 or 4 times each. It would be so great to see what Hunter, Sam, Brooklyn, Jessica, Hope and Mallory are all up to in the future. As readers we get invested in this wonderful authors characters and getting to catch up with them is like getting an early Christmas present! Buy this one - you won't regret it and if you have never read Melissa Brayden's work before you are totally missing out!!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Small town romance. Love the banter.
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Savanna Potter is a perky can do person that is beloved in her small hometown. But she has suffered a lot of losses including her parents and the aunt who took her in and raised her. On a weekend in Charleston she has a chance meeting and hook-up with the right person but at the wrong time. They agree to meet up again in a year but Dr. Kyle Remington doesn’t show up. A few months later Kyle arrives in Dreamer’s Bay. She is embracing small town living and wanting Savanna as well.
Brayden is delightful, as usual, with her witty banter. This is a fairly light and breezy LesFic romance. There are some side plots. But the easy romance between Savanna and Kyle is the focus. I think the only extra thing I wanted was to know more about Kyle. Everything is from Savanna’s POV and you see Kyle mostly in Savanna’s world. It was almost as if her character was irrelevant to the plot other than for her work crisis. Why did she change careers? Does she have a family that she stays in touch with? But with that said this is the kind of book I pull easily from my shelf to read again on a day when I want a quick pick me up.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2025
★★★★★ 5
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want donuts...classic Brayden
I enjoyed several things about Dream a Little Dream. The small-town setting, checking in with folks from a previous book - Beautiful Dreamer - in this case -
how the author focused on the relationships Savanna and Kyle have with their friends/families, which helped me have a better understanding of each character. In my opinion, Brayden is one the best out there writing dialogue between all characters in her books. The small details she adds to each person help you get to know them a bit better. And the story took a few "did not see that comings," which kept me turning the pages long after I should have turned off the lights.
But what I enjoyed most was simply Savanna and Kyle. They have rocketed to second place on my "Top Ten Melissa Brayden Character" list. Both go through several personal and professional ups and downs, but it is Savanna who makes me want to reach into the book and give her a big ole "everything's going to be okay, hug."
It's classic Brayden, with a twist.
I give it a solid 12.3 out of 10. I highly recommend it.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2025