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Adrian Tchaikovsky
ISBN 9781447273301
Rs. 1,000
Pan Macmillan
Children of Time
Who it's for: Readers who enjoy thought-provoking and intricate science fiction.
In Adrian Tchaikovsky's Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel, the remnants of humanity embark on a desperate journey to find a new home amongst the stars. Their destination is a terraformed planet, initially intended for human colonization, but now home to a rapidly evolving, non-human intelligent species. The narrative explores the complex and often challenging interactions between these two civilizations, raising fundamental questions about the nature of intelligence, culture, and survival across vast stretches of time.Why You Should Read? Explores profound themes of evolution, intelligence, and humanity's future. Features imaginative world-building and a unique perspective on first contact. Awarded the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel. Ideal for readers who appreciate thought-provoking and intricate science fiction.
Highlights
- Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel.
- Explores speculative evolution and first contact from a unique perspective.
- Features imaginative world-building across vast stretches of time.
- Raises fundamental questions about intelligence, culture, and survival.
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Questions about this book
What is this book about?
It follows the remnants of humanity as they journey to a terraformed planet, only to find it inhabited by a rapidly evolving non-human intelligent species, leading to complex interactions between the two civilizations.
Has this book won any awards?
Yes, it won the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Best Novel.
What themes does the book explore?
It explores themes of evolution, intelligence, culture, and survival, particularly in the context of first contact between different species.
Who would enjoy this book?
Readers who appreciate thought-provoking and intricate science fiction, especially those interested in speculative evolution and philosophical questions about intelligence and humanity's future.