Synopsis

In Other Worlds" plunges readers into the profound and disorienting journey of Sumner Kagan, an ordinary man inexplicably chosen for a destiny spanning eons. Marked by cosmic forces beyond human comprehension, Sumner's life takes an unimaginable turn when he is reborn into a breathtakingly beautiful, edenic world billions of years in humanity's distant future. Endowed with strange and potent new powers, he finds himself a pivotal figure in a universe teetering on the brink. This new existence is not merely a second chance but a call to action, as Sumner must embark on a dazzling, perilous odyssey. He navigates the twisted pathways of time and space, grappling with the mysteries of his own existence and the cosmic machinations that brought him to this point. His ultimate quest: to confront the looming threat of cosmic devastation and safeguard the wondrous, nascent world he now inhabits. Attanasio crafts a narrative that blends epic scope with deep philosophical inquiry, exploring themes of rebirth, fate, and humanity's place in an unfathomable cosmos.

Critical Reception

"A. A. Attanasio's 'In Other Worlds' stands as a visionary and ambitious landmark in speculative fiction, renowned for its epic scope and profound philosophical underpinnings."

Metadata

ISBN:9780553255669
Pages:230
Age Rating:16+

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