Peter F. Hamilton

British novelist · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1960 · age 66

Peter F. Hamilton is a British author. He is known for writing science fiction space opera.

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2015Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign NovelAward2012Inkpot AwardAward2005“Mockery; the righteousness of fools everywhere.”In their wordsThe AgentRead the whole statement

2004“I believe that intelligence and rationality will always be primary no matter what shape sentient creatures take. To not think that would be to doubt the value of life itself.”In their wordsTocheeRead the whole statement

2002“Having a famous father is a difficult concept for any child to understand. After all, he is just your father, nothing else, nothing exceptional.”In their wordsChapter 2, “Beyond Avarice” (p. 10)Read the whole statement

“One of the reasons she’d never quite made it to supermodel status was her generous bust size.”In their wordsChapter 5, “An Inspector Calls” (p. 34 )Read the whole statement

“Lost causes are the worst kind to fight.”In their wordsChapter 7, “Auntie” (p. 51)Read the whole statement

“We have been extraordinarily successful. As a result, only Europe is in a position to provide this treatment for its citizens.”In their wordsChapter 9, “Genes and Circuses” (p. 61)Read the whole statement

2000BSFA Award for Best Short FictionAwardBSFA AwardsAward1960Born2 March 1960

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But to have dreamed the dream is to have flown above the mountains so high in all but deed.
2005 · The Agent, Own words
Well, just remember, babies are God’s way of persuading parents to have teenagers.
2002 · Chapter 5, “An Inspector Calls” (p. 30), Own words
Even Sue was impressed by how quickly he slid from reasonable human being to petulant teenage grouch.
2002 · Chapter 5, “An Inspector Calls” (p. 35), Own words