Alien Earth

· HarperCollins UK
4,2
19 reviews
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368
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A classic science fiction adventure from the backlist of Megan Lindholm, who also writes as Robin Hobb.

Generations ago humanity abandoned Earth. Now they have returned.

Far from home, the Human race tries to atone for killing Terra thousands of years ago. Rescued by the enigmatic Arthroplana in their mysterious Beastships, they have been inserted into the fragile ecologies of the alien twin worlds of Castor and Pollux, where they must make no impact, where every drop of water must be returned. Humanity has adjusted – or tried to.

Despite the constant watch of the Arthroplana and the Human Conservancy, John Gen-93-Beta has agreed to captain the Beastship Evangeline on an unthinkable journey to a dead planet... Earth.

And so begins an engrossing voyage of discovery for five travellers: John, his First Mate Connie, stowaaway Raef, Tug the Arthroplana and the Beastship Evangeline herself. On a planet none quite expected, each learns the power of being human.

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4,2
19 reviews
Huia Siope
03 July 2016
A treat for lovers of sci-fi genre. An intricately woven storyline with a detailed universe. The character development and the scenarios they are placed in are beautifully delivered. Not a story you should rush, as there is little dialogue to fill in the blanks if you tend to skim ahead. Thought provoking material that touches on humanity, our relationship with the planet/s we live on, degradation of our species over time and how "harmonious behaviour" may keep one alive, without ever letting them live.
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A Google user
17 September 2015
Really well thought out Sci-Fi.
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Garry
20 July 2019
A slower read than her other books but no less captivating
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About the author

Megan Lindholm was born in California in 1952 and majored in Communications at Denver University, Colorado. A winner of both the Hugo and Nebula Award, she wrote a number of successful fantasy novels, including Cloven Hooves, The Windsinger trilogy and Wizard of the Pigeons before taking the name, Robin Hobb. Assassin’s Apprentice was Robin Hobb’s first novel, and was followed by the equally successful Royal Assassin and Assassin’s Quest. She lives outside Seattle, Washington.

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