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Hopeland

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In Hopeland by Ian McDonald, the story follows a global saga of love, loss, and discovery as its protagonists navigate a series of interconnected narratives. Set against a backdrop of technological and societal changes, their journey unravels across different countries and challenges deeply held beliefs, touching on themes of identity and belonging. This sci-fi and fantasy tale blends intricate storytelling with rich character development, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of human connection.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive science fiction with a mix of adventure and family saga. Ian McDonald's storytelling weaves together elements of speculative technology, global exploration, and deep human connections, making it both thought-provoking and emotionally engaging for fans of the genre.

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Hopeland

A visionary literary SF novel about a vast family intimately linked - a new way for mankind to live.

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Hopeland is not a nation. It is not a cult. It is not a religion.

Hopeland is a community. It is a culture. It is a family.

When Raisa Hopeland, determined to win her race to become the next electromancer of London, bumps into Amon Brightbourne—tweed-suited, otherworldly, guided by the Grace—in the middle of a London riot, she sets in motion a series of events which will span decades, continents and a series of events which will change the world.

Amon falls in love in that moment of chaos, but being loved by him can have a cost. And while Raisa has Hopeland, Amon has a family of his own, and they have their own secrets.

From rioting London to geothermal Iceland to the climate-struck islands of Polynesia, from birth to life to death, from tranquillity to terror to joy, Raisa's journey will encompass the world. But one thing will always be true.

Hopeland is family.

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Hopeland by Ian McDonald has received acclaim for its intricate world-building and complex characters. It blends elements of science fiction with a futuristic exploration of identity and climate change. Critics have praised McDonald's storytelling for being both thought-provoking and emotionally engaging, making it a standout in the genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473202306

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Gollancz

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 456g

Pages: 656

About the Author

Ian McDonald was born in Manchester in 1960. His family moved to Northern Ireland in 1965. He now lives in Belfast and works in TV production. The author of many previous novels, including the groundbreaking Chaga books set in Africa, Ian McDonald has long been at the cutting edge of SF. RIVER OF GODS won the BSFA award in 2005, BRASYL won in it in 2007 and THE DERVISH HOUSE in 2010.

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