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Science Fiction· International

Tuf Voyaging

by George R. R. Martin
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#15,818of 99,626 books
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Published 1986English
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About This Book

When George R. R. Martin published Tuf Voyaging in 1986, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of science fiction. Published in 1986, Tuf Voyaging by George R. R. Martin is a visionary work of science fiction that pushes the boundaries of imagination and explores what it means to be human.

Book Details

AuthorGeorge R. R. Martin
Published1986
Country of OriginInternational
LanguageEnglish
Category🚀 Science Fiction
Editorial Score30/100
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Editorial Assessment

First published in 1986, George R. R. Martin's Tuf Voyaging is a work of science fiction that has drawn sustained interest from critics and prize committees alike. Its engagement with the human condition gives the book a depth that extends well beyond its genre. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Tuf Voyaging among the notable works of its period. Our aggregate score of 30/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. What distinguishes Tuf Voyaging is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it. Tuf Voyaging reflects George R. R. Martin's place in a wider literary tradition. The book's concerns resonate with International's broader cultural preoccupations, even as they reach beyond any single national context.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

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198630
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George R.R. Martin is a celebrated author from United States known for influential works of fantasy.

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Tuf Voyaging was written by George R. R. Martin, first published in 1986. George R. R. Martin is recognized as a significant author in the field of science fiction.

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