Round-up: 4 new science fiction books take you to a new dimension | Things To Do
A feminist reworking of ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four,’ plus new work from Cory Doctorow, Sebastian Faulks and David Pedreira
Stay updated with breaking news from Lukas Parn. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
A feminist reworking of ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four,’ plus new work from Cory Doctorow, Sebastian Faulks and David Pedreira
This intriguing extract is taken from The Seventh Son by Sebastian Faulks, the latest pick for our New Scientist Book Club. It sees a billionaire entrepreneur recruiting a scientist for his new project, which will have major implications for the human race
"His latest is set in the near future, 2030 to 2056, and tackles large scientific and philosophical concerns. Nevertheless, it is strongly plot-driven, with touches of romance and comedy."
Sebastian Faulks’s new novel poses questions about the meaning of humanity and the significance of difference. Set in the near future – the action starts in 2030 – it centres around Talissa, a clever postgrad anthropologist from New York, who offers to become a surrogate mother to strangers in order to earn money to continue
The consistently great novelist continues to ask the big questions