Seveneves
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Seveneves
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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
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe 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.
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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.
Book Details
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
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.
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