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Do You Dream of Terra-Two?

By Temi Oh
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Do You Dream of Terra-Two? follows a group of young astronaut trainees embarking on a decades-long mission to a distant planet capable of sustaining human life. As these young pioneers leave everything they know behind, they face emotional and psychological challenges, testing their aspirations and resilience in the vastness of space. The narrative delves into themes of adventure, sacrifice, and the human spirit's quest for discovery.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by character-driven science fiction that explores themes of adventure, human resilience, and the emotional challenges of space travel. Set in a universe where Earthlings are staking their future on discovering a new planet, it brings together a compelling blend of personal growth and interstellar exploration. Perfect for readers who enjoy a thoughtful, immersive narrative set against the backdrop of a bold mission to the stars.

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Saving the future of the planet means sacrificing their own - one of Cosmopolitans books by people of colour to get excited about in 2019, this is The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet meets The 100.

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A major new voice. Read Temi Oh today. Everybody will be reading her tomorrow - Stephen Baxter, author of World Engines.

A brilliant, beautiful debut. Reading it will change your heart - Christian Kiefer, author of Phantoms.

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet meets The 100 in this unforgettable debut by a brilliant new voice.

A century ago, scientists theorised that a habitable planet existed in a nearby solar system. Today, ten astronauts will leave a dying Earth to find it. Four are decorated veterans of the 20th century’s space race. And six are teenagers, graduates of the exclusive Dalton Academy, who’ve been in training for this mission for most of their lives.

It will take the team twenty-three years to reach Terra-Two. Twenty-three years spent in close quarters. Twenty-three years with no one to rely on but each other. Twenty-three years with no rescue possible, should something go wrong. And something always goes wrong.

Don't miss one of Cosmopolitan's books by people of colour to get excited about in 2019, described as 'a tightly wound epic' that 'will change your heart' by Christian Kiefer, author of Phantoms.

WHY READERS DREAM OF TERRA-TWO . . .

'An ambitious 500-page coming-of-age blockbuster... Oh is excellent at portraying the aching sense of loss on a one-way trip to the stars' - Guardian.

'A tightly wound, emotional epic that asks important questions about humanity, goodness, belief, technology, love, friendship, and duty. At what point is grabbing hold of one’s destiny ultimately an attempt to escape some other? Like all great writers, Temi Oh refuses the easy answer, instead ruminating upon the question itself. This novel is a brilliant, beautiful debut. Reading it will change your heart.' - Christian Kiefer, author of Phantoms.

'One of the most absorbing books I have ever read'

'This book seemed to take over my life whilst I was reading it - if I wasn't actually reading, I was thinking about it'

'I'm in love with this book. . . It is a beautiful, sprawling, literary delight with an unforgettable cast undertaking an unforgettable journey.'

'For fans of the character-driven The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet series, Terra-Two is perfect... A strong, haunting, character-driven story... This book and its characters will stay with you for a long time.'

Do You Dream of Terra-Two succeeds both as a great sci-fi story and a brilliant drama... Even though you expect things to go wrong in this story, they still wrong foot you when they do. 5*.

Beautifully written... It's inspirational to read'

'I would love to be able to write like Temi Oh. I should start taking notes... Highly recommended!'

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Do You Dream of Terra-Two? by Temi Oh receives praise for its character-driven narrative and exploration of human emotions set in a futuristic context. Many reviewers appreciate the emotive storytelling and the depth of the characters, highlighting its thoughtful approach to themes of hope, survival, and human connection. Some note a deliberate, slow-burn pacing that develops the characters’ arcs and their interpersonal dynamics on a long, isolating space journey.

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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781471171277

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Temi Oh wrote her first novel, Do You Dream of Terra-Two? while studying for a BSci in Neuroscience. It won the American Library Association’s Alex Award in 2020 and was an NPR Books We Love pick in 2019. She has written stories for Marvel’s Black Panther, Dr Who and Overwatch. Her second novel, More Perfect was published by Simon and Schuster in May 2023.Her first short film Murmur was funded by Sky Arts and the BFI. Since then, she has written on the Netflix TV series Castlevania: Nocturne and the CBBC series Silverpoint. 

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