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Seveneves

Neal Stephenson
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Seveneves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Neal Stephenson

Seveneves

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

880

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Seveneves by Neal Stephenson is a hard science fiction novel in which an unexplained event shatters the Moon, making Earth uninhabitable and forcing humankind to seek survival in space. People enter a "Cloud Ark" aiming to preserve humanity until Earth stabilizes in 5,000 years, leading to a society divided into seven new races. The story spans from the catastrophic event to the eventual effort to terraform Earth. The novel includes themes such as global catastrophe and human survival.

Suspenseful

Informative

Challenging

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

148,409 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Neal Stephenson's Seveneves is highly praised for its compelling, hard science fiction narrative and intricate world-building. Readers admire its detailed, thought-provoking exploration of survival and human resilience. However, some criticize its dense scientific descriptions and perceive a lack of character development. Overall, it's a captivating read for fans of speculative fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Seveneves?

Readers who enjoy intricate science fiction with a blend of hard science and speculative future scenarios will find Seveneves compelling. Fans of Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars or Andy Weir's The Martian will appreciate Stephenson's detailed world-building and complex characters, making it ideal for those who relish scientifically plausible narratives.

4.1

148,409 ratings

76%

Loved it

17%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

880

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Space • Future

Theme
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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