Adam Roberts
The Thing Itself
- ISBN 13:
- 9780575127739
- author:
- Adam Roberts
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gollancz
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 2.5 x 17.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Literary Fiction, , Adam Roberts,The Thing Itself,Gollancz,0575127732,Science Fiction & Fantasy,Science Fiction - General,Fiction,FICTION / Literary,FICTION / Magical Realism,FICTION / Science Fiction / General,Fiction / Fantasy / General,N/
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
A taut and claustrophobic tale explores the Fermi Paradox through the story of two men in an Antarctic research station. Tensions build as they argue over a love-letter, with one man practical and open, and the other surly, superior, and obsessed with reading the philosopher Kant's work. As a storm brews and their contact with the outside world is lost, they debate Kant, reality, and the emptiness of the universe. Their arguments escalate into hatred for each other, but ultimately, they discover that they are not alone in the vastness of space. This gripping story raises questions about human connection and the search for meaning in a seemingly empty universe.
Related Products
Related Products
The Joy of Small Things: 'A not-so-small joy in itself.' Nigella Lawson
Parkinson, Hannah Jane
£10.37
This book is a joy in itself, a celebration of the small pleasures that make life worth savoring. Hannah Jane Parkinson's writing is a gift, making you look at everyday things with new eyes.Selected...
Divisible by Itself and One
Tempest, Kae
£10.99
Divisible by Itself and One is a powerful new collection from Kae Tempest, our foremost truth-teller.This thought-provoking poetry explores the big questions and emotional states in which we live and...
Time Cleaves Itself
Pearl, Jeda
£11.02
Time Cleaves Itself by Jeda Pearl is a powerful exploration of memory, grief, disability, race, empathy and resilience. This poignant work navigates the complexities of belonging and claiming space.A...
London Feeds Itself
Nunn, Jonathan
£20.33
London Feeds Itself by Jonathan Nunn In the heart of London, a different kind of food culture thrives. Beyond the city's trendy restaurants and food halls, a vibrant scene of street food, markets,...
The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself
Hayes, Susan
£10.30
The Extraordinary Book That Eats Itself is an interactive guide to making a positive impact on the environment. With over 30 eco projects, this book provides practical ways for young people to...