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Shortlisted for multiple prestigious awards, including the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2022, this extraordinary novel has captivated readers and critics alike. Hailed as 'haunting and luminous' by Alan Moore and 'powerfully moving' by Adrian Tchaikovsky, Sequoia Nagamatsu's 'How High We Go in the Dark' is a tour de force of speculative fiction.
Set in a world ravaged by a devastating plague unleashed from melting permafrost, this tale unfolds across centuries, weaving together the lives of unforgettable characters. We encounter a comedian working at a theme park for terminally ill children, a scientist granted an unexpected chance at fatherhood through a remarkable pig, and a grandmother and granddaughter embarking on an interstellar quest for humanity's new home.
With prose that seamlessly traverses genre boundaries, Nagamatsu crafts a narrative of unshakeable hope and resilience. As humanity strives to restore balance to a world forever altered, the interconnected stories span generations, painting a vivid picture of our collective struggle and triumph.
At once 'wonderful and disquieting, dreamlike and all too possible', this novel reaches for the stars while remaining firmly rooted in the human experience. It serves as a poignant reminder of our intrinsic connection to the world around us, and the delicate balance upon which our existence depends.
Book ISBN: | 9781526637178 |
Book Weight: | 214g |
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