Mathematicians in Love
{{Short description|2006 novel by Rudy Rucker}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2025}}
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| author = Rudy Rucker
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| cover_artist = J. P. Fruchet
| country = United States
| language = English
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| genre = Science fiction
| publisher = Tor Books (USA)
| pub_date = December 2006
| media_type = Print (hardback)
| pages = 364
| isbn = 0-7653-1584-X
| isbn_note = (first edition, hardback)
| dewey= 813/.54 22
| congress= PS3568.U298 M38 2006
| oclc= 64442767
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Mathematicians in Love is a science fiction novel by American writer Rudy Rucker.
Plot summary
Bela and Paul are working towards their Ph.Ds under the direction of a mad math genius named Roland Haut, they invent a para-computer called "GoBubble" that predicts the future. They are both involved in a love triangle with Alma.
Reception
Publishers Weekly in their review said that "Rucker cleverly pulls off a romantic comedy about mathematicians in love" and that "While most of the mathematical flights may stun hapless mathophobes, Rucker's wild characters, off-the-wall situations and wicked political riffs prove that writing SF spoofs, like Bela's rock music avocation, "beats the hell out of publishing a math paper."{{cite journal|date=October 23, 2006|title=Mathematicians in Love|journal=Publishers Weekly|volume= 253|issue= 42|pages=36|issn=0000-0019}} Carl Hays in his review for Booklist said that "in a riotously twisting plot, complete with hypertunnels, alien shellfish from a parallel universe, and an improbable resolution to the threesome’s romantic dilemma, Rucker pulls out all the stops for one of his most entertaining yarns to date."{{cite journal|last=Hays|first=Carl|date=December 1, 2006|title=Mathematicians in Love|journal=Booklist |volume= 103|issue= 7|pages=33|issn=0006-7385}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.rudyrucker.com/pdf/mathlovenotesposted.pdf Rudy Rucker's notes]
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Category:2006 science fiction novels
Category:Novels by Rudy Rucker
Category:American romance novels
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