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- 2018
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Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom&Co
ISBN-10
076539135X
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9780765391353
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Book Title
Semiosis : a Novel
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Science Fiction / Alien Contact, Science Fiction / General
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Semiosis Duology Ser.
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Hardcover
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1.2 in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
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6.4 in
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2017-049645
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Reviews
Praise for Semiosis "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane."-- Thrillist "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "It makes the reader reexamine ideas about sentience. It is superbly written without an ounce of fat. Very cool indeed and highly recommended. It goes on my pile of books to be re-read."--Tade Thompson, author of Rosewater and The Murders of Molly Southbourne "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity."-- Locus Online "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "Filled with questions about the nature of intelligence and how we value it, and humanity's place within the universe, Semiosis is a provocative novel . . . "-- Fantasy Literature "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "A fresh and thought-provoking take."-- Open Letters " Semiosis combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival , and the sheer humanity of Atwood. An essential work for our time."--Stephen Baxter, award winning author of The Time Ships "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane."-- Thrillist "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity."-- Locus Online "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "A fresh and thought-provoking take."-- Open Letters "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane."-- Thrillist "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane."-- Thrillist "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity."-- Locus Online "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "Filled with questions about the nature of intelligence and how we value it, and humanity's place within the universe, Semiosis is a provocative novel . . . "-- Fantasy Literature "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "A fresh and thought-provoking take."-- Open Letters " Semiosis combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival , and the sheer humanity of Atwood. An essential work for our time."--Stephen Baxter, award winning author of The Time Ships "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "This is up there with Ursula K. Le Guin: science fiction at its most fascinating and most humane."-- Thrillist "A fascinating world."-- The Verge "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity."-- Locus Online "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal (starred review) "Sharp, evocative . . . Semiosis unfolds the old science fiction idea of first contact in ways that are both traditional and subversive."-- The Christian Science Monitor "A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut."-- Kirkus "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A fresh and fun perspective on planetary exploration."-- The Bibliosanctum (4 out of 5 stars) "Filled with questions about the nature of intelligence and how we value it, and humanity's place within the universe, Semiosis is a provocative novel . . . "-- Fantasy Literature "A very... different and super engaging novel."-- The Book Smugglers "A fresh and thought-provoking take."-- Open Letters "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University., Praise for Semiosis "A solid debut."-- SFRevu "This first-contact tale is extraordinary."-- Library Journal "Burke's world building is exceptional, and her ability to combine the intricacies of colonization with the science of botany and theories of mutualism and predation is astounding." -- Booklist "Impressive debut novel . . . lush . . . beautiful."-- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Intelligent, riveting and ultimately uplifting, Semiosis asks big questions and gives satisfying answers."--Emma Newman, author Planetfall "This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it."--Adrian Tchaikovsky, winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Children of Time "In Semiosis , Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world." --David Brin, author of Earth and Existence . "A first contact novel like none you've ever read. . . . The kind of story for which science fiction was invented." --James Patrick Kelly, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards "Sue Burke has created one of the most fascinating alien personae science fiction has seen in this decade." -David Nichols, early American historian and author of Engines of Diplomacy "A gripping story of colonization and biological wonders."--Gregory Frost, author of the Shadowbridge novels "A fantastic SF debut . . . Semiosis will remain relevant for years to come." --Prof. Daniel Chamovitz, award-winning author of What a Plant Knows and Director of the Manna Center for Plant Biosciences at Tel Aviv University.
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1
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813.6
Synopsis
Human survival hinges on an bizarre alliance i n Semiosis , a character driven science fiction novel of first contact by debut author Sue Burke . 2019 Campbell Memorial Award Finalist 2019 Locus Finalist for Best Science Fiction Novel Locus 2018 Recommended Reading List New York Public Library--Best of 2018 Forbes --Best Science Fiction Books of 2019-2019 The Verge --Best of 2018 Thrillist --Best Books of 2018 Vulture --10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018 Chicago Review of Books --The 10 Best Science Fiction Books of 2018 Texas Library Association--Lariat List Top Books for 2019 Colonists from Earth wanted the perfect home, but they'll have to survive on the one they found. They don't realize another life form watches...and waits... Only mutual communication can forge an alliance with the planet's sentient species and prove that humans are more than tools.
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