The Human Son
by Adrian J Walker
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Pub Date 28 Apr 2020 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2020
Rebellion | Solaris
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Description
Solaris Spring 2020 Lead Title from critically acclaimed author, Adrian J. Walker
A startling, emotional, beautiful (and at times funny) book – one that feels like the best sort of science fiction, a book that should be enjoyed widely, a book that speaks of what it is to be human, a parent, and a child.
It is 500 years in the future and Earth is no longer populated by humans.
The new guardians of Earth, the genetically engineered Erta, have reversed climate change. They are now faced with a dilemma; if they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo Sapiens, all of their work will be undone.
They decide to raise one final child; a sole human to help decide if humanity should again inherit the Earth.
But the quiet and clinical Ima finds that there is more to raising a human than she had expected; and there is more to humanity’s history than she has been told.
A startling, emotional, beautiful (and at times funny) book – one that feels like the best sort of science fiction, a book that should be enjoyed widely, a book that speaks of what it is to be human, a parent, and a child.
It is 500 years in the future and Earth is no longer populated by humans.
The new guardians of Earth, the genetically engineered Erta, have reversed climate change. They are now faced with a dilemma; if they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo Sapiens, all of their work will be undone.
They decide to raise one final child; a sole human to help decide if humanity should again inherit the Earth.
But the quiet and clinical Ima finds that there is more to raising a human than she had expected; and there is more to humanity’s history than she has been told.
A Note From the Publisher
This title will release in paperback in the UK 17 September 2020.
This title will release in paperback in the UK 17 September 2020.
Advance Praise
“This impressive, surprisingly hopeful take is as rigorous as a thought experiment as it is delightful as pure entertainment.” -- Publishers Weekly starred review “Adrian Walker breaks your heart in unexpected ways.” -- Anne Corlett, author of The Space Between the Stars “The Human Son delivers a story that fosters a curious mind and an open heart, questioning and inspiring both without judgement.” -- SciFiNow 4 Star Review
"A prevailing mood of ironic charm."-- The Times
"Adrian Walker's books always have big ideas that make me think,, I wish I'd thought of that! But like any great writer it's the more intimate aspects to his writing, the humour and humanity, that really makes his work shine. The Human Son is another winner." -- Tim Lebbon, author of Eden
"A prevailing mood of ironic charm."-- The Times
"Adrian Walker's books always have big ideas that make me think,, I wish I'd thought of that! But like any great writer it's the more intimate aspects to his writing, the humour and humanity, that really makes his work shine. The Human Son is another winner." -- Tim Lebbon, author of Eden
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781781087886 |
| PRICE | US$11.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 380 |
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