Songs from the Stars
Songs from the Stars is a novel by Norman Spinrad published in 1980. Plot summary. "Songs from the Stars" is a novel in which Clear Blue Lou and Sunshine Sue help manage the society of Aquaria, the only human civilization that survived a nuclear war. Reception. "Kirkus Reviews" states "Debates on communications and karma ensue. Gassy." Tom Easton reviewed "Songs from the Stars" for "Analog Science Fiction/Science Fact", and commented that "I enjoyed "Songs", and I believe it should be read widely. Spinrad has split human life into technophilia and technophia, and effectively dramatized the  necessity of reconciling the two if anyone is to have a life of freedom and comfort." Greg Costikyan reviewed "Songs from the Stars" in "Ares Magazine" #8 and commented that "Whatever dialectical disagreements one may have with Spinrad's themes, "Songs from the Stars" shows once again that he is an extremely powerful writer – among the best science fiction has to offer."