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"Incandescence" is a 2008 hard science fiction novel by Australian author Greg Egan, notable for depicting an alien species deducing general relativity while living near a massive black hole.
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How good is Incandescence?
Incandescence scores 7.56/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Science Fiction Novel category. Admired for depicting scientific discovery within an alien civilization; austere characterization, technical exposition, and dual-story imbalance narr...
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