Product Description

Curiosity was discouraged in the Greene tribe. Its members lived out their lives in cramped Quarters, hacking away at the encroaching ponics. As to where they were - that was forgotten. Roy Complain decides to find out. With the renegade priest Marapper, he moves into unmapped territory, where they make a series of discoveries which turn their universe upside-down... Non-Stop is the classic SF novel of discovery and exploration; a brilliant evocation of a familiar setting seen through the eyes of a primitive.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #61997 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-14
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
SALES POINTS * #33 in the Millennium SF Masterworks series, a library of the finest science fiction ever written. * 'Our ablest SF writer' Guardian * 'Fascinating reading' Observer * 'A classic of the field' The Encylopedia of Science Fiction * 'Non-Stop was one of the first sf novels I read, and it haunts me to this day. Its gritty reality and wonderful list of characters make the setting seem so immediate and palpable, you can almost taste it' Greg Bear

Customer Reviews

Real masterwork: good idea, capturing storytelling
I thorougly enjoyed this novel. B. Aldiss is a gifted storyteller, and the outcome of Non-Stop is - or was to me, at least - totally unexpected.

A Non-Stop Rollercoaster Ride
I love this book for many reasons, but I think the main one is Aldiss's wonderful characterization of the leading protagonists.

Roy Complain comes across as such a real, battle-hardened individual; you immediately bond with the guy. Whilst you can really sense Marapper's slimy and scheming nature.

These elements coupled with the beautifully described settings add to such a great story. I felt that I stumbled through the dark, felt the heat, sensed the claustrophobia. You feel trapped by the environment and amazingly you really move through the book as if you are a member of the expedition, drawn in by the endless discoveries.

This will go down as one of my fave's along with The Demolished Man, The Forever War and even The Last Starship From Earth.....even though it didn't help with my fear of rats!

Pride of my collection - worth more than 5 stars!
I bought this book as a paperback long before the word 'Internet' had been invented. I have read it dozens of times over the years since and still enjoy every time. Sadly, it is now becoming rather dilapidated through use - all three of my sons also borrow it on a regular basis. For the first time ever (actually just remembered its the second time - first time was 'Battlefield Earth')I am tempted to buy a second copy of a book I still have. Just to have one in decent condition, without pages that fall out!