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Borne

By Jeff VanderMeer
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Borne by Jeff VanderMeer is set in a post-apocalyptic city dominated by a massive flying bear named Mord. The story follows Rachel, a scavenger, who discovers a mysterious organism she names Borne. As Rachel becomes increasingly attached to Borne, tensions rise with her partner, Wick, leading to unexpected challenges. The novel explores themes of survival, identity, and transformation in a vividly imagined world.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by post-apocalyptic worlds and the intersection of humanity and biotechnology. The narrative is set in a vivid, ruined cityscape where survival means navigating complex relationships and uncovering secrets, making it perfect for those who appreciate richly imaginative storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

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A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

The dark, dangerous, funny and uplifting new novel from the author of Annihilation, the inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Alex Garland.

A chilling sci-fi dystopian novel amid urban decay

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A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

The dark, dangerous, funny, and uplifting new novel from the author of Annihilation, the inspiration for the major motion picture directed by Alex Garland.

‘Neither of us had control of our monsters anymore’

In a ruined city of the future, Rachel scavenges a strange creature from the fur of a despotic bear. She names him Borne.

He reminds her of her homeland lost to rising seas, but her lover, Wick, is intent on rendering him down as raw material for the special drugs he sells. Nothing is quite what it seems, and if Wick is hiding secrets, so too is Rachel—and Borne most of all.

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Jeff VanderMeer's Borne is praised for its vivid and detailed post-apocalyptic landscape, filled with strange flora, fauna, and biotech. The novel is described as a blend of enthralling fantasy adventure and eco-dystopic themes, exploring the concept of non-human sentience. Critics highlight its ability to transcend traditional genre boundaries, providing a gripping narrative with unexpected twists and a memorable portrayal of the protagonist, Rachel.

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ISBN: 9780008159214

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Jeff VanderMeer is an award-winning novelist and editor. His fiction has been translated into twenty languages and has appeared in the Library of America’s American Fantastic Tales and in multiple year’s-best anthologies. He writes non-fiction for the Washington Post, the New York Times Book Review, the Los Angeles Times, and the Guardian, among others. He grew up in the Fiji Islands and now lives in Tallahassee, Florida, with his wife.

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