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A Closed and Common Orbit

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A Closed and Common Orbit by Becky Chambers is a science fiction tale that delves into identity and belonging. It follows two main characters: an artificial intelligence seeking freedom and purpose after being installed in a new body, and a young girl navigating her own path in a complex universe. Their intertwined journeys explore themes of self-discovery and friendship in a rich and expansive universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate heartwarming science fiction that explores themes of identity, friendship, and self-discovery through the eyes of its captivating characters. It's perfect for fans of character-driven narratives set in a richly detailed universe, offering a poignant exploration of personal growth and belonging.

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A Closed and Common Orbit

The extraordinary new novel by Becky Chambers, author of the beloved debut novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet: 'a quietly profound, humane tour de force.' (Guardian)

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Lovelace was once merely a ship's artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in a new body, following a total system shut-down and reboot, she has to start over in a synthetic body, in a world where her kind are illegal. She's never felt so alone.

But she's not alone, not really. Pepper, one of the engineers who risked life and limb to reinstall Lovelace, is determined to help her adjust to her new world. Because Pepper knows a thing or two about starting over.

Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that, huge as the galaxy may be, it's anything but empty.

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet introduced readers to the incredible imagination of Becky Chambers and has been nominated for any number of awards and accolades, including the Baileys Prize for Women's Fiction, the Tiptree Award, the Kitschies Golden Tentacle, and the Arthur C. Clarke Award.

A Closed and Common Orbit is the stand-alone sequel to The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet and is perfect for fans of Firefly, Joss Whedon, Mass Effect, and Star Wars.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473621473

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Becky Chambers was raised in California as the progeny of an astrobiology educator, an aerospace engineer, and an Apollo-era rocket scientist. An inevitable space enthusiast, she made the obvious choice of studying performing arts. After a few years in theatre administration, she shifted her focus toward writing. Her creative work has appeared at The Mary Sue, Tor.com, Five Out Of Ten, The Toast, and Pornokitsch.

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