"Brin, David - Uplift 06 - Heaven's Reach" - читать интересную книгу автора (Brin David)

There were a multitude of conflicting stories about
whoever designed this crazy universe, so many billions
of years ago. But even before he ever considered dedi-
cating his life to Institute workЧor heard of E SpaceЧ
Harry had reached one conclusion about metatheology.

For all His power and glory, the Creator must not
have been a very sensible person.
At least, not as sensible as a neo-chimpanzee.

s.

ara

THERE IS A WORD-GLYPH.
It names a locale where three states of matter co-
incideЧtwo that are fluid, swirling past a third that
is adamant as coral.

A kind of froth conform in such a place. Danger-
ous, deceptive foam, beaten to a head by fate-filled tides.
No one enters such a turmoil voluntarily.
But sometimes a force called desperation drives pru-
dent sailors to set course for ripping shoals.




12 David Brin

A slender shape plummets through the outer fringes of a
mammoth star. Caterpillar-ribbed, with rows of talon-
like protrusions that bite into spacetime, the vessel claws
its way urgently against a bitter gale.

Diffuse flames lick the scarred hull of ancient cera-
metal, adding new layers to a strange soot coating. Ten-
drils of plasma fire seek entry, thwarted (so far) by
wavering fields.

In time, though, the heat will find its way through.

Midway along the vessel's girth, a narrow wheel
turns, like a wedding band that twists around a ner-
vous finger. Rows of windows pass by as the slim ring
rotates. Unlit from within, most of the dim panes only
reflect stellar fire.

Then, rolling into view, a single rectangle shines with