Mathematicians in Love
2006 novel by Rudy Rucker
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Mathematicians in Love is a science fiction novel by American writer Rudy Rucker.
First edition | |
| Author | Rudy Rucker |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | J. P. Fruchet |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Publisher | Tor Books (USA) |
| Publication date | December 2006 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| Pages | 364 |
| ISBN | 0-7653-1584-X (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 64442767 |
| Dewey Decimal | 813/.54 22 |
| LC Class | PS3568.U298 M38 2006 |
Plot summary
Bela and Paul are working towards their Ph.Ds under the direction of a mad math genius named Roland Haut, they invent a para-computer called "GoBubble" that predicts the future. They are both involved in a love triangle with Alma.
Reception
Publishers Weekly in their review said that "Rucker cleverly pulls off a romantic comedy about mathematicians in love" and that "While most of the mathematical flights may stun hapless mathophobes, Rucker's wild characters, off-the-wall situations and wicked political riffs prove that writing SF spoofs, like Bela's rock music avocation, "beats the hell out of publishing a math paper."[1] Carl Hays in his review for Booklist said that "in a riotously twisting plot, complete with hypertunnels, alien shellfish from a parallel universe, and an improbable resolution to the threesome’s romantic dilemma, Rucker pulls out all the stops for one of his most entertaining yarns to date."[2]
