Seveneves

Name: Seveneves
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008132545
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By Neal Stephenson

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Summary

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson is a gripping science fiction novel that starts with the sudden disintegration of the Moon, posing an existential threat to humanity. The story follows the desperate efforts of several factions to ensure the survival of the human race by seeking refuge in space. It explores themes of resilience, innovation, and the indomitable human spirit over an epic timeline.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by space exploration, complex scientific concepts, and gripping survival stories. This epic tale spans millennia, blending technical detail with emotional depth, offering an immersive experience as humanity fights to endure an apocalyptic event.

Seveneves

The astounding new novel from the master of science fiction

President Barack Obama’s summer reading choice

Astounding apocalyptic fiction from the New York Times Bestseller

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Seveneves by Neal Stephenson is a monumental work of speculative fiction that explores humanity's enduring will to survive. When a catastrophic event renders Earth a ticking time bomb, the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. The world's nations come together in an unprecedented, last-ditch effort to ensure that humanity can endure. They look beyond Earth’s atmosphere for salvation, transforming astronauts into historic pioneers whose aim is to preserve the human race.

The incredible story begins with a poignant urgency: Earth as we know it is about to be obliterated, and the only hope lies in space. Scientists and engineers scramble to prepare a space habitat, launching a select number of people into orbit. From there, the novel unfolds into a riveting narrative detailing the challenges these pioneers face—technological obstacles, psychological strains, and existential threats.

Spanning five thousand years into the future, Stephenson's epic narrative deftly examines the evolution of the human species. Humanity's descendants have formed seven distinct races, each uniquely shaped by their origins in space. These races must now journey back to their ancestral home: a dramatically altered Earth.

This magnum opus from Neal Stephenson is not simply a tale of survival but a nuanced exploration of human nature, society, and technological ingenuity. Expertly weaving themes of resilience and innovation, Seveneves offers readers a thought-provoking glimpse into what it means to be human in the face of ultimate adversity.

Seveneves was also lauded as a part of President Barack Obama's summer reading list. As a visionary work from an acclaimed master of science fiction, it will dazzle you with its psychological depth, vast imagination, and indelible impression of mankind’s tenacity.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson is widely praised for its breathtaking scope, tremendous suspense, and faultless execution, as noted by the Financial Times. It has been described as remarkable by Publishers Weekly. Neal Stephenson has also been lauded as a genius by Time and praised for making reading highly enjoyable by The New York Times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008132545

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 June 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Borough Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 48.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 880

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About the Author

NEAL STEPHENSON is the author of: Fall or, Dodge in Hell; The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O. (with Nicole Galland); Seveneves, Reamde, Anathem; the three-volume historical epic The Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World); Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age, Snow Crash and Zodiac, and the groundbreaking nonfiction work In the Beginning . . . Was the Command Line.