John Varley

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American science fiction author known for idea-rich, technologically inventive fiction; best known for The Ophiuchi Hotline and stories set in the Eight Worlds milieu.

Varley’s work frequently explores cloning, immortality, planetary engineering, ecological symbiosis and the social effects of advanced technologies.

DeBaser's reviews present John Varley as a concept-driven science fiction writer whose work brims with technological inventions: planetary engineering, cloning, immortality and alien transmissions. The available review praises the abundance of ideas while noting lighter character psychology. Recommended for readers who prefer idea-rich, hard/techno SF.