We Are Satellites

Name: We Are Satellites
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781800243903
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By Sarah Pinsker

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We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker is a thought-provoking science fiction tale set in a near-future society where a revolutionary brain implant called the Pilot offers enhanced mental abilities and multitasking. The story follows the effects of this technology on a family, exploring themes of accessibility, pressure to conform, and the societal divide it creates. Through the characters' experiences, the novel delves into the personal and societal implications of technological advancement.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the impact of technology on society and personal relationships. Set in a near-future world, it deftly examines the interplay between humans and technological advances, offering a thought-provoking narrative about the choices we make and their unforeseen consequences. Fans of character-driven stories with a speculative twist will particularly appreciate its insightful themes.

When Val and Julie's teenage son comes home one day asking for a Pilot, a new brain implant to help with school, they reluctantly agree. This is the future, after all. A novel about one family and the technology that divides them.

The new novel from Sarah Pinsker, author of the Nebula-Award-winning A Song for a New Day.

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From award-winning author Sarah Pinsker comes a novel about one family and the technology that divides them. We Are Satellites.

Get one – or get left behind.

Val and Julie just want what's best for their kids, David and Sophie. So when David comes home from school begging for a new brain implant to help with his studies, they're torn. Julie grew up poor and knows what it's like to be the only kid in school without the new technology, but Val is terrified by the risks and the implications.

Soon, everyone at Julie's work has the implant, and she's struggling to keep pace. It's clear that she'll have to get one too if she's not to be left behind.

Before long, Val and Sophie are the only two in the family without the device, and part of an ever-shrinking minority in their town. With government subsidies and no apparent downside, why would anyone refuse?

But Sophie can't shake the feeling that something sinister is going on behind the scenes and she's going to do whatever it takes to find out – even if it pits her against a powerful tech company and the people she loves most.

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Sarah Pinsker's We Are Satellites is lauded for its thoughtful intertwining of science fiction with human emotions, exploring how emerging technologies impact family dynamics and society. Reviewers praise the novel for its compassionate and realistic portrayal of ordinary families grappling with advancements, highlighting themes of discrimination, ableism, and societal pressures. The book is recognised for its engaging narrative and emotional depth, offering a thought-provoking examination of personal and collective assumptions surrounding new technological devices.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800243903

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an AdAstra Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 400

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Dystopian Fiction Fiction General Fiction Sarah Pinsker Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction

About the Author

Sarah Pinsker's A Song for a New Day won the 2019 Nebula Award for Best Novel, and her collection Sooner or Later Everything Falls into the Sea won the Philip K. Dick Award. Her short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, F&SF, and numerous other magazines, anthologies, and translation markets. She is also a singer-songwriter who has toured behind three albums on various independent labels. She lives with her wife and a very energetic terrier in Baltimore, Maryland. She can be found at sarahpinsker.com and twitter.com/sarahpinsker.

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