Turbulence - Softcover

Samit Basu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1781161194 ISBN 13: 9781781161197

Publisher: Titan Books, 2012

Synopsis

Aman Sen is smart, young, ambitious and going nowhere. He thinks this is because he doesn t have the right connections but then he gets off a plane from London to Delhi and discovers that he has turned into a communications demigod. Indeed, everyone on Aman s flight now has extraordinary abilities corresponding to their innermost desires. Vir, an Air Force pilot, can now fly. Uzma, an aspiring Bollywood actress, now possesses infinite charisma. And then there's Jai, an indestructible one-man army with a good old-fashioned goal to rule the world! Aman wants to ensure that their new powers aren't wasted on costumed crime-fighting, celebrity endorsements, or reality television. He wants to heal the planet but with each step he takes, he finds helping some means harming others. Will it all end, as 80 years of superhero fiction suggest, in a meaningless, explosive slugfest? Turbulence features the 21st-century Indian subcontinent in all its insane glory: F-16s, Bollywood, radical religious parties, nuclear plants, cricket, terrorists, luxury resorts, crazy TV shows, but it is essentially about two very human questions. How would you feel if you actually got what you wanted? And what would you do if you could really change the world?

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Review

Turbulence is a helter-skelter superhero novel full of playful postmodern references to superhero fiction and a plethora of captivating characters with extraordinary abilities. --Bookmunch

If you're looking for brilliantly written fun and fast paced action that leaves you wanting more, this is definitely it. One word of warning though, you may ignore your loved ones completely until you've finished it. --The Tattooed Book

The character arcs are satisfyingly wriggly, careful not to jump to obvious conclusions but instead taking a thoughtful, realistic look at what people would actually do if given the ability they most desired. --British Fantasy Society

"Easy and exciting." --Time Out

"Turbulence delivers exactly what it intends: an entertaining, well-written read. In the genre s history it will be seen as an important work, a reflection of the subcontinent s growing self-confidence." --SF World

"The action is fast and full of iconic fight scenes that feel straight out of a comic book...The humour and cultural references are fun and spot on." --Geek Syndicate

"Solid writing, great character development, humor, personal loss, and excellent points to ponder in every chapter." --Wired s Geek Dad

It s like X-Men, but good. --The Sun

A cracking read." --Forbidden Planet

"Part-season-one-Heroes, part-X-Men, and all awesome as the book chugs along with some wild battles, chases, and a truly epic climax." --Fruitless Pursuits

"If you like superhero stories and are looking for some truly unique powers AND a completely new locale, you MUST read Turbulence." --Geek Dad review

This 21st century look at Superheroes is both fun and thoughtful well worth the cover price!" --The Pullbox

"Basu's flair for character extends to a real understanding of what makes each character funny, both intentionally and unintentionally on their part. He s willing to let his characters be both ridiculous and sympathetic, and at his best, that makes for a cast who are a genuine plea. --British Fantasy Society

"Basu did a wonderful job of strategically just the right amount of pop culture references in the just the right places and in the right quantities." --Nerd Trek

The character arcs are satisfyingly wriggly, careful not to jump to obvious conclusions but instead taking a thoughtful, realistic look at what people would actually do if given the ability they most desired. --British Fantasy Society

About the Author

Samit Basu is one of the most talented and prolific young writers of today, with an existing and impressive profile in comics culture, science fiction and fantasy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Titan Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1781161194
• ISBN 13: 9781781161197
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400