Burke, Sue
Semiosis
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008300777
- author:
- Burke, Sue
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.1 centimetres (0, Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, High Tech,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Sue Burke's Semiosis is a thought-provoking novel that combines the best elements of science fiction, exploring the complexities of first contact with an alien world. The book is set on a distant planet, where a group of settlers must navigate the challenges of establishing a new society.
The world they discover is teeming with life, but it is not the idyllic paradise they had hoped for. The plants on this planet are intelligent, and the colonists soon realize that they must form bargains with these alien intelligences to survive. As they search for a way to communicate and coexist with the planet's inhabitants, they are forced to confront the limits of their own understanding.
This novel is a gripping exploration of the human condition, set against the backdrop of a richly imagined alien world. With its unique blend of science fiction and philosophical inquiry, Semiosis is a compelling read for anyone interested in the possibilities of life beyond Earth.
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