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The Chronoliths

Robert Charles Wilson
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The Chronoliths

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Robert Charles Wilson

The Chronoliths

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Southern Asia • Near Future

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson, individuals encounter mysterious monolithic structures appearing worldwide, seemingly sent from a future dominated by a warlord named Kuin. As these structures arrive, they foretell future conquests, impacting people’s lives and societies, while one individual's journey interlinks with unraveling the phenomena’s origin.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Contemplative

Dark

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.8

6,127 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson is lauded for its intriguing premise and thought-provoking exploration of time travel and its impact on society. The novel's suspense and character development are praised, though some readers find the pacing uneven. It effectively combines speculative science fiction with a compelling human story, despite occasional predictability.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Chronoliths?

A reader fond of compelling narratives with a blend of science fiction and psychological exploration would enjoy Robert Charles Wilson's The Chronoliths. Fans of speculative stories akin to Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End or Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will find it intriguing.

3.8

6,127 ratings

61%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

315

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Southern Asia • Near Future

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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