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The Rosewater Insurrection

Book 2 of the Wormwood Trilogy
By Tade Thompson
Series: The Wormwood Trilogy
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The Rosewater Insurrection by Tade Thompson continues the gripping narrative set in a near-future Nigeria, where a mysterious alien biodome influences the lives around it. As civil unrest brews, the protagonist must navigate growing tensions and complex political dynamics. Amidst this backdrop, new revelations about the alien presence threaten to alter the balance of power and survival.
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This sequel in a captivating series will appeal to you if you enjoy intricate narratives set in a richly imagined world where humanity grapples with enigmatic alien influences. It continues the suspenseful saga of political tensions, thrilling action, and complex characters as they navigate a future where the boundaries of identity and control are constantly shifting. If you appreciate science fiction that blends speculative concepts with deep human stories, this book may be a fantastic addition to your reading list.

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The Rosewater Insurrection

The second volume in a vibrant and compellingly told trilogy by one of science fiction's most engaging new voices - perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin's The Fifth Season, Ann Leckie's Ancillary Justice and Jeff Vandermeer's Southern Reach trilogy.

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The year is 2067. The city of Rosewater is chaotic, vibrant and full of life — some of it extra-terrestrial.

The charismatic mayor, Jack Jacques, has declared Rosewater a free state, independent of Nigeria. But the city's alien dome is dying. Government forces await its demise, ready to destroy Rosewater's independence before it has even begun.

And in the city's quiet suburbs, a woman wakes with no memory of who she is — with memories belonging to something much older and much more alien.

Praise and accolades for Rosewater:

Winner of the inaugural Nommo Award for Best Novel, Africa's first award for speculative fiction

Shortlisted for the Kitschie Award for Best Novel 2019

John W. Campbell Award finalist for Best Science Fiction Novel

'A magnificent tour de force' — Adrian Tchaikovsky

'Smart. Gripping. Fabulous!' — Ann Leckie

'Mesmerising' — M. R. Carey

'An astonishing book. I wish I'd written it' — Lauren Beukes

The Wormwood Trilogy begins with Rosewater, continues with The Rosewater Insurrection, and ends in The Rosewater Redemption.

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The Rosewater Insurrection is praised for its thrilling and complex narrative that combines elements of a hardboiled alien invasion story with a phantasmagoric journey, reminiscent of authors like Roger Zelazny and Nnedi Okorafor. It is a character-driven story that explores themes of hope and potential redemption, woven with psychological depth, action, and mystery. The novel is highly recommended for its ambition and incisive storytelling.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356511375

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Tade Thompson is the author of Rosewater, which was the winner of the 2019 Arthur C. Clarke Award, inaugural winner of the Nommo Award and a John W. Campbell finalist. He has written a trilogy set in the world of Rosewater and is working on a space opera. His Shirley Jackson Award-shortlisted novella The Murders of Molly Southbourne has recently been optioned for screen adaptation. Born in London to Yoruba parents, he lives and works on the south coast of England where he battles an addiction to books.

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