2312

Robinson, Kim Stanley2013

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Summary

The year is 2312. Scientific advances have opened gateways to an extraordinary future. But in 2312, a sequence of events will force humanity to confront past, present and future. For Swan Er Hong, her life will never be the same again. Once a designer of worlds, now Swan will be led into a plot to destroy them. Winner of the 2013 Nebula Award for Best NovelThe year is 2312. Scientific advances have opened gateways to an extraordinary future. Earth is no longer our only home; new habitats have been created throughout the solar system, on moons, planets and in between. But in 2312, a sequence of events will force humanity to confront our past, present and future. The first event takes place on Mercury, in the city of Terminator, itself a miracle of engineering on an unprecedented scale. For Swan Er Hong, it will change her life. Once a designer of worlds, now Swan will be led into a plot to destroy them. 2312 is a bold vision of humanity's future and a compelling portrait of those individuals who will shape its events.