Valente, writer of the Fairyland series, Space Opera. The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy meets Eurovision in an over-the-top galactic science fiction spectacle from best-selling author Catherynne Valente. At the end of the day, Valente’s fiction of a high-stakes, sequined Intergalactic Idol ably addresses what it means to be human and what it means to love someone, while being ever-entertaining and, crucially, being the kind of book that makes you want to dance. Cat Valente CatValenteLive 1.15K subscribers 81 videos The Official YouTube channel of NYT-Bestselling author Catherynne M. It takes confidence, skill and talent to craft a tragic disco ball metaphor, and Valente has all three in spades. Get your glam on with these SPACE OPERA quotes. Valente’s writing here is as strong as anything taught as 'good prose,' although the rock and whimsy will keep it from finding its way into the traditional literary canon anytime soon. Space, washed-up rock & rollers, saving the planet, David Bowie, hilarious aliens, and cats that can talk. That ability to fluidly tie real-world tragedy together with psychedelic hilarity is perhaps Space Opera’s most impressive attribute. Valente is an acclaimed, New York Times bestselling creator of over forty works of fantasy and science fiction, including the Fairyland novels and. Her prose is always quick and engrossing, but the content ranges from a glitzy, sometimes profane satirization of the music industry and its larger-than-life characters, to dead-serious flashbacks and a genuinely moving finale. Although her comedic talents are reminiscent of Douglas Adams at his best, Valente’s palette is far larger. Valente’s delightful sense of humor is the most constant aspect of her prose, it is not the most memorable.

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