Reception
Publishers Weekly said " Harrison privileges atmosphere over plot, using grotesquely beautiful narration and elliptical dialogue to convey the beautifully delineated angst of Saudade's extraordinary inhabitants. Although not for everyone, Harrison's trippy style will appeal to sophisticated readers who treasure the work of China Miéville and Jeff VanderMeer." Regina Schroeder in her review for Booklist said " with its gritty, noirish atmosphere, elements of space opera, and some impressive moments of explosive action, this is a tasty, entertaining morsel, deeply flavored to satisfy the thoughtful. Kirkus Reviews described it as "a cross between J. G. Ballard intense, static The Drowned World and Arkady and Boris Strugatsky's terrifying Roadside Picnic. The upshot: This science-fiction noir cum literary and social criticism is memorable, perplexing and challenging in equal measure."
Nova Swing won or was shortlisted for several science fiction awards, including:
- 2006 British Science Fiction Association Award nominee
- 2007 Arthur C. Clarke Award winner
- 2007 Philip K. Dick Award winner
- 2007 British Fantasy Award nominee
- 2007 John W. Campbell Award nominee
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