HIM

Name: HIM
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781915202673
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By Geoff Ryman

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HIM by Geoff Ryman is a deeply imaginative exploration of a world where stories intersect with reality. This novel delves into themes of identity, belonging, and the transformative power of tales, exploring how narratives shape the characters' lives and perceptions. It’s a compelling read that offers a unique look at how storytelling affects human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by innovative storytelling that blends elements of art and technology in a unique narrative. It explores complex human emotions and relationships, offering a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on modern life. Readers interested in speculative fiction with a literary touch will likely find this book particularly engaging.

The long-awaited new book from multi-award winner Geoff Ryman. An extraordinary science-fiction novel about identity, divinity and alternate reality – the story of the son of God.

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The long-awaited new book from multi-award winner Geoff Ryman.

An extraordinary science-fiction novel about identity, divinity, and alternate reality - the story of the son of God.

Him explores the notion: "Women, of course, cannot be sons of God."

In the village of Nazareth, virgin Maryam, the wife of Yosef bar Levi, gives birth to a miracle - a little girl. She is named Avigayil, after her grandmother.

As Avigayil grows, it's clear she believes that she is destined to be someone greater than just the daughter of Maryam. From leading a gang of village boys to challenging the priests in the temple, Avigayil is determined to find her way as Yeshu, a man.

Yeshu can work miracles. He can see futures. He can speak for God. A gripping, thoughtful sci-fi novel, tackling family, the multiverse, and the survival of love through immense change and crisis.

File Under: Science Fiction - The Greatest Story Never Told | Child of The Faith | Apocrypha | Herstory

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Geoff Ryman's HIM is acclaimed for bringing a fresh, vivid perspective to a well-known narrative by delving deeply into the lives of Yeshua and his family. Reviewers commend Ryman's ability to evoke a profound emotional response while challenging readers' preconceptions. The book is described as a masterpiece, combining historical fiction innovations with Ryman's unparalleled storytelling, offering both thought-provoking and transformative experiences.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915202673

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Angry Robot

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 400

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Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Geoff Ryman Penguin Books Religion & Spirituality Sci-Fi & Fantasy

About the Author

Canadian-born Geoff Ryman is one of the most innovative and acclaimed authors writing in Fantasy and SF. A multi-award winner, his sensitive and artful SF novels, including WAS, AIR and THE CHILD GARDEN, have explored the AIDS epidemic, the coming of the Cloud based internet and the history of Cambodia. His 1998 novel, 253, was a groundbreaking digital hypertext. As well as writing novels he led the teams that built the websites for the British Monarchy and Number 10. He also had a leading role designing the UK government's www.direct.gov.uk site.