Kim Stanley Robinsonis prolific.
This multiplicity of perspectives makesThe High Sierraan engaging read even if you’ve never been to California.
Check that conversation out below.The High Sierrais in stores now.
Sci-fi writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s newest book, ‘The High Sierra’, is about the California mountain range he’s hiked for decades.Will Ireland/SFX Magazine/Future via Getty
How did you decide to make the Sierra Nevadas the focus of your next book?
I was really ready for it.
That was hard, actually.
How would you say your Sierra life has influenced your sci-fi writing?
And I often found reasons for my characters to take long walks.
That Bogart filmHigh Sierrahas some terrifying stunt work of men falling down immense Sierra slopes.
It’s very striking visually, iconic in a special way.
It fits the human stories, and figures and faces, against a giant backdrop.
What do you hope readers take away fromThe High Sierra?
That it’s possible to have fun outdoors?
That spending time outdoors can be a great joy and comfort?
I think we can all use that reminder.
The Ministry for the Futurewas wonderful to read in 2020.
It gave me hope in a dark time.
Do you still see hope for getting us on track with pro-climate monetary policies?
Yes, I would agree that cryptocurrencies are usually speculative bubbles and often scams.
