Description
Explore the captivating realms of possibility with this compelling novel, exploring 10 possible futures entwined with deep friendship and life-altering choices. In a world dominated by artificial intelligence and unconventional trends, such as a fascination with micropets, follow the journey of two inseparable friends, Sam and Tara. In their reality, challenges abound—from the harsh realities of rationing and cold showers to the complexities of genetic matching that complicate romance. Will their bond endure through devastating events like global plagues or when faced with heart-wrenching dilemmas? Written by acclaimed Australian author Michael Pryor, this thought-provoking speculative fiction book delves into profound themes of friendship and humanity's future. With 240 pages of immersive storytelling published by Random House Australia in a B-format paperback edition (ISBN: 9781742753768), it invites readers to reflect on what the next century may hold. Choose your adventure—will you embrace utopia or navigate dystopia? Dive into this extraordinary exploration of human connection and choices that shape destinies. Grab your copy today and embark on this unforgettable journey of friendship, choices, and the fascinating unknowns that lie ahead.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742753768
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 240
Description:
Ten possible futures. Two lives. One enduring friendship.
Ten possible futures. Two lives. One enduring friendship.
Sam and Tara. Best friends in a future when artificial intelligence organises our lives, and micropets are the latest craze. Best friends when rationing means cold showers and no internet. Best friends when genetic matching makes asking a girl on a date a minefield of epic proportions.
But will they still be best friends in a future when plague wipes out most of humanity? Or a future when the Inquisitor asks Sam to choose one betrayal over another?
Michael Pryor, one of Australia's best authors of speculative fiction, imagines what our next 100 years might be like. Utopia or dystopia? Miracle or catastrophe? Whatever might happen, it's just around the corner. Which future will be yours?
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742753768
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 240
Description:
Ten possible futures. Two lives. One enduring friendship.
Ten possible futures. Two lives. One enduring friendship.
Sam and Tara. Best friends in a future when artificial intelligence organises our lives, and micropets are the latest craze. Best friends when rationing means cold showers and no internet. Best friends when genetic matching makes asking a girl on a date a minefield of epic proportions.
But will they still be best friends in a future when plague wipes out most of humanity? Or a future when the Inquisitor asks Sam to choose one betrayal over another?
Michael Pryor, one of Australia's best authors of speculative fiction, imagines what our next 100 years might be like. Utopia or dystopia? Miracle or catastrophe? Whatever might happen, it's just around the corner. Which future will be yours?