The Rod of Light

The Rod of Light is the thirteenth science fiction novel by Barrington J. Bayley and his only sequel (to 1974's The Soul of the Robot). The book continues the story of Jasperodus, who is now in conflict with Gargan, a ruthless robot attempting to make his own soul.

The Rod of Light
First edition
AuthorBarrington J. Bayley
Cover artistTerry Oakes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreScience fiction
PublisherMethuen Publishing
Publication date
October 1985
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages193
ISBN0-413-58160-8
Preceded byThe Soul of the Robot 

Literary significance and reception

Rhys Hughes described the Jasperodus series as slighter than average for Bayley, covering ground more thoroughly explored in John Sladek's Roderick series.[1] Similar opinions were expressed by John Clute in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction.[2]

Dave Langford reviewed Code of the Lifemaker for White Dwarf #73, and stated that "Concepts by Jorge Luis Borges, action by Doc Smith, sense of humour Bayley's own."[3]

Brian Stableford said that since the novel builds on the themes of The Soul of the Robot, it was less inventive than much of Bayley's work but "still a delight to read."[4]

References
  1. "Annihilation Factotum: The work of Barrington J. Bayley". The Council for the Literature of the Fantastic. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  2. "Bayley, Barrington J." SF Encyclopedia, 3rd Edition. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
  3. Langford, Dave (January 1986). "Critical Mass". White Dwarf. Games Workshop (Issue 73): 9.
  4. "The Rod of Light", Fantasy Review 88, February 1986
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