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New York 2140

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New York 2140 by Kim Stanley Robinson envisions a future where New York City has been transformed by drastic sea-level rise. The story follows diverse characters, including hackers, financiers, and urban planners, who are interconnected by the challenges and opportunities posed by the partly submerged city. It creatively explores themes of climate change, resilience, and societal adaptation.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy richly detailed futurescapes, as it paints a vivid picture of a partially submerged New York City. If you're fascinated by climate change narratives and how society adapts to such transformations, this compelling blend of adventure and speculative fiction might be perfect for you.

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New York 2140

A new vision of the future from Kim Stanley Robinson, the New York Times bestselling author of science fiction masterworks such as the Mars trilogy, 2312 and Aurora

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NOMINATED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL 2018

'A towering novel' - Guardian

'Relevant and essential' - Bloomberg Businessweek

As the sea level rose, every street became a canal, every skyscraper an island. For the residents of one apartment building in Madison Square, however, New York in the year 2140 is far from a drowned city.

New York Times bestselling author Kim Stanley Robinson delivers a bold and brilliant vision of New York in the next century.

'New York may be underwater but it's better than ever' - New Yorker

'Massively enjoyable' - Washington Post

'Gripping . . . so hard to put down' - Business Insider

'A document of hope as much as dread' - Los Angeles Review of Books

Novels by Kim Stanley Robinson:

  • Icehenge
  • The Memory of Whiteness
  • A Short, Sharp Shock
  • Antarctica
  • The Years of Rice and Salt
  • Galileo's Dream
  • 2312
  • Shaman
  • Aurora
  • New York 2140
  • Red Moon

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Kim Stanley Robinson is praised as one of the finest novelists across genres. New York 2140 is lauded for tackling a grave threat to civilisation with a deep social conscience and a seamless narrative that combines multiple characters and stories. The novel delivers a compelling and enjoyable reading experience, showcasing the unique power of sci-fi to reimagine the world.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356508788

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 434g

Pages: 640

About the Author

Kim Stanley Robinson is a New York Times bestseller and winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. He is the author of more than twenty books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy, 2312, Aurora and New York 2140. In 2008 he was named a 'Hero of the Environment' by Time magazine, and he works with the Sierra Nevada research institute. He lives in Davis, California.

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