// Workers AI · dad joke modeDo mathematicians in love have a problem? They always have issues with exes.

Mathematicians in Love

First edition
Author	Rudy Rucker
Cover artist	J. P. Fruchet
Language	English
Genre	Science fiction
Publisher	Tor Books (USA)
Publication date	December 2006
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (hardback)
Pages	364
ISBN	0-7653-1584-X (first edition, hardback)
OCLC	64442767
Dewey Decimal	813/.54 22
LC Class	PS3568.U298 M38 2006

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." 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."

External links

• Rudy Rucker's notes