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Too Like The Lightning: Book One Of Terra Ignota (Terra Ignota, 1)
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From The Winner Of The 2017 John W. Campbell Award For Best New Writer, Ada Palmer'S 2017 Compton Crook Awardwinning Political Science Fiction, Too Like The Lightning, Ventures Into A Human Future Of Extraordinary Originalitymycroft Canner Is A Convict. For His Crimes He Is Required, As Is The Custom Of The 25Th Century, To Wander The World Being As Useful As He Can To All He Meets. Carlyle Foster Is A Sensayera Spiritual Counselor In A World That Has Outlawed The Public Practice Of Religion, But Which Also Knows That The Inner Lives Of Humans Cannot Be Wished Away.The World Into Which Mycroft And Carlyle Have Been Born Is As Strange To Our 21Stcentury Eyes As Ours Would Be To A Native Of The 1500S. It Is A Hardwon Utopia Built On Technologicallygenerated Abundance, And Also On Complex And Mandatory Systems Of Labelling All Public Writing And Speech. What Seem To Us Normal Gender Distinctions Are Now Distinctly Taboo In Most Social Situations. And Most Of The World'S Population Is Affiliated With Globegirdling Clans Of The Likeminded, Whose Endless Economic And Cultural Competion Is Carefully Managed By Central Planners Of Inestimable Subtlety. To Us It Seems Like A Mad Combination Of Heaven And Hell. To Them, It Seems Like Normal Life.And In This World, Mycroft And Carlyle Have Stumbled On The Wild Card That May Destablize The System: The Boy Bridger, Who Can Effortlessly Make His Wishes Come True. Who Can, It Would Seem, Bring Inanimate Objects To Life...Terra Ignota1. Too Like The Lightning2. Seven Surrenders3. The Will To Battle4. Perhaps The Stars
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Too Like the Lightning'? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' explores themes of political structure, societal norms, and the complexities of human relationships in a futuristic utopia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Too Like the Lightning'? A: The author of 'Too Like the Lightning' is Ada Palmer, who is recognized for her contributions to the science fiction genre.
- Q: What type of book is 'Too Like the Lightning'? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' is categorized as political science fiction, combining elements of adventure and philosophical inquiry.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Too Like the Lightning'? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' has a total of 448 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Too Like the Lightning' published? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' was published on January 24, 2017.
- Q: Is 'Too Like the Lightning' part of a series? A: Yes, 'Too Like the Lightning' is the first book in the Terra Ignota series.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: 'Too Like the Lightning' is sold in new condition.
- Q: Who are the main characters in 'Too Like the Lightning'? A: The main characters in 'Too Like the Lightning' include Mycroft Canner, a convict, and Carlyle Foster, a spiritual counselor known as a sensayer.
- Q: What is the significance of the boy Bridger in the story? A: Bridger is a pivotal character in 'Too Like the Lightning,' possessing the ability to make his wishes come true, which challenges the established societal norms.