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This novel is ideal for readers who appreciate deep philosophical and scientific themes woven into speculative fiction. It appeals to those who enjoy intellectual challenges alongside adventurous storytelling, particularly fans of thought-provoking sci-fi and fantasy with a strong emphasis on ideas.
A magnificent creation from the award-winning author of Cryptonomicon.
The latest magnificent creation from the award-winning author of Cryptonomicon and the Baroque Cycle trilogy. 'The only catch to reading a novel as imposingly magnificent as this is that for the next few months, everything else seems small and obvious by comparison.' Christopher Brookmyre, Guardian
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Erasmas, 'Raz', is a young avout living in the Concent, a sanctuary for mathematicians, scientists, and philosophers. Three times during history’s darkest epochs, violence has invaded and devastated the cloistered community. Yet the avout have always managed to adapt in the wake of catastrophe.
But they now prepare to open the Concent’s gates to the outside world, in celebration of a once-a-decade rite. Suddenly, Erasmas finds himself a major player in a drama that will determine the future of his world—as he sets out on an extraordinary odyssey that will carry him to the most dangerous, inhospitable corners of the planet and beyond.
Anathem by Neal Stephenson is a tale of adventure and discovery, as Erasmas embarks on a journey that will challenge his beliefs and test his abilities to their utmost limits.
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'Anathem' has been acclaimed for its ambitious fusion of logic, mathematics, philosophy, and quantum physics with gripping storytelling. Critics have praised it as a brilliant, playful exploration of ideas, a novel that immerses readers in a richly detailed intellectual world while maintaining a compelling human narrative. Christopher Brookmyre of The Guardian described it as 'imposingly magnificent', while The Times highlighted its status as a 'novel of ideas par excellence.' The atmosphere and characters evoke 'the feeling of being in a good library,' with illuminating dialogue that enhances the reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781843549178
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 October 2009
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 61.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 1g
Pages: 1008
About the Author
Neal Stephenson is the author of the three-volume historical epic The Baroque Cycle (Quicksilver, The Confusion, and The System of the World) and the novels Cryptonomicon, The Diamond Age, Snow Crash, and Zodiac. He lives in Seattle, Washington.
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