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Shaman

A novel of the Ice Age
By Kim Stanley Robinson
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Shaman by Kim Stanley Robinson is a captivating journey through the Ice Age, following the young protagonist, Loon, as he embarks on a rite of passage known as the shaman's journey. The narrative vividly explores survival, tradition, and the spiritual connection to nature. Set in a prehistoric landscape, the story intricately delves into the challenges and triumphs of ancient life and the quest for belonging within a tribe.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy immersive prehistoric storytelling with vivid, atmospheric details and a strong focus on survival and the human spirit. Its narrative transports you to the Paleolithic era, blending science fiction and fantasy elements to explore the lives, struggles, and dreams of ancient peoples in a beautifully crafted landscape.

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Shaman

An extraordinary portrayal of life in the Palaeolithic era, 30,000 years into our past, by the multi-award-winning author described recently by the Sunday Times as 'one of science fiction's greats'

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An award-winning and bestselling SF writer, Kim Stanley Robinson is widely acknowledged as one of the most exciting and visionary writers in the field. His latest novel, 2312, imagined how we would be living 300 years from now.

Now, with his new novel, Shaman, he turns from our future to our past—to the Palaeolithic era, and an extraordinary moment in humanity's development. An emotionally powerful and richly detailed portrayal of life 30,000 years ago, it is a novel that will appeal both to his existing fans and a whole new mainstream readership.

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Shaman by Kim Stanley Robinson has been praised across various reviews for its vivid and beautiful prose, with a strong ability to evoke the harsh realities and beliefs of a primitive tribe. The novel's recreation of low-tech lives in Ice Age conditions has been especially commended, with its rich and detailed writing being described as both superb and intelligent.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780356500454

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Kim Stanley Robinson is a winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards. He is the author of over twenty previous books, including the bestselling Mars trilogy and the highly acclaimed Forty Signs of Rain. He lives in Davis, California.

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