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The Strange Bird: A Borne Story,Used
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The Strange Birdfrom New York Times bestselling novelist Jeff VanderMeerexpands and weaves deeply into the world of his thorough marvel* of a novel, Borne.The Strange Bird is a new kind of creature, built in a laboratoryshe is part bird, part human, part many other things. But now the lab in which she was created is under siege and the scientists have turned on their animal creations. Flying through tunnels, dodging bullets, and changing her colors and patterning to avoid capture, the Strange Bird manages to escape.But she cannot just soar in peace above the earth. The sky itself is full of wildlife that rejects her as one of their own, and also full of technologysatellites and drones and other detritus of the human civilization below that has all but destroyed itself. And the farther she flies, the deeper she finds herself in the orbit of the Company, a collapsed biotech firm that has populated the world with experiments both failed and successful that have outlived the corporation itself: a pack of networked foxes, a giant predatory bear. But of the many creatures she encounters with whom she bears some kind of kinship, it is the humansall of them now simply scrambling to survivewho are the most insidious, who still see her as simply something to possess, to capture, to trade, to exploit. Never to understand, never to welcome home.With The Strange Bird, Jeff VanderMeer has done more than add another layer, a new chapter, to his celebrated novel Borne. He has created a whole new perspective on the world inhabited by Rachel and Wick, the Magician, Mord, and Bornea view from above, of course, but also a view from deep inside the mind of a new kind of creature who will fight and suffer and live for the tenuous future of this world.Praise for Borne*Jeff VanderMeers Southern Reach Trilogy was an evercreeping map of the apocalypse; with Borne he continues his investigation into the malevolent grace of the world, and it's a thorough marvel. Colson WhiteheadVanderMeer is that rare novelist who turns to nonhumans not to make them approximate us as much as possible but to make such approximation impossible. All of this is magnified a hundredfold in Borne . . . Here is the story about biotech that VanderMeer wants to tell, a vision of the nonhuman not as one fixed thing, one fixed destiny, but as either peaceful or catastrophic, by our side or out on a rampage as our behavior dictatesfor these are our children, born of us and now to be borne in whatever shape or mess we have created. This comingofage story signals that ecofiction has come of age as well: wilder, more reckless and more breathtaking than previously thought, a wager and a promise that what emerges from the twentyfirst century will be as good as any from the twentieth, or the nineteenth. Wai Chee Dimock, The New York Times Book Review
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Strange Bird: A Borne Story'? A: 'The Strange Bird' explores themes of identity, survival, and the consequences of biotechnology. It presents a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and non-human creatures in a world shaped by scientific experimentation.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Strange Bird'? A: The book is authored by Jeff VanderMeer, a New York Times bestselling novelist known for his works that delve into speculative fiction and ecological narratives.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Strange Bird' have? A: 'The Strange Bird: A Borne Story' has a total of 128 pages, making it a concise yet impactful read.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Strange Bird'? A: 'The Strange Bird' was published on February 27, 2018.
- Q: Is 'The Strange Bird' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'The Strange Bird' is available in a paperback format, which is ideal for readers who prefer a physical copy.
- Q: What is the condition of the product listed? A: The condition of 'The Strange Bird' is listed as new, ensuring that customers receive a book in excellent condition.
- Q: Can 'The Strange Bird' be read independently from 'Borne'? A: While 'The Strange Bird' is a companion piece to 'Borne', it can be read independently as it provides its own narrative and perspective on the shared universe.
- Q: What genre does 'The Strange Bird' belong to? A: 'The Strange Bird' is classified as speculative fiction, incorporating elements of science fiction and eco-fiction.
- Q: Are there any significant reviews for 'The Strange Bird'? A: Yes, 'The Strange Bird' has received praise for its imaginative storytelling and deep exploration of ecological themes, with notable mentions in reviews by authors like Colson Whitehead and Wai Chee Dimock.
- Q: What edition of 'The Strange Bird' is available? A: 'The Strange Bird: A Borne Story' is available in its first edition, which features the original text as intended by the author.