
Brightness Reef
بواسطة
David Brin
لا توجد تقييمات بعد
Romance
Science Fiction
Thriller & Suspense
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تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
661
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Oct 1, 1996
الناشر
Spectra
رقم ISBN-10
0553573306
رقم ISBN-13
9780553573305
الوصف
Jijo is a forbidden planet, struggling to heal from an ecological disaster that left its surface scarred and its civilization in disarray. As settlers confront the remnants of a once-thriving world, they become intertwined in a web of secrets and survival. The inhabitants are not just grappling with their past; they are also facing the scrutiny of the wider universe that deems their home off-limits.
The ecosystem offers a glimpse of resilience, as nature slowly reclaims its territory, but the challenges are immense. Alongside the desperate efforts to restore the environment, ancient alien artifacts and the mysteries they hold beckon these settlers. The allure of knowledge and the desire for progress can often lead to dangerous consequences, igniting conflicts both within the community and with external forces.
Amidst this backdrop, the characters struggle with their own identities and ethics, each confronting the moral dilemmas presented by their forbidden home. Relationships are tested as friendships and alliances form and fracture, all while the wider implications of their actions unfold against the stars.
In a blend of science fiction and deep philosophical inquiry, the story weaves a complex narrative that explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of life. As Jijo’s inhabitants seek to carve out their future, they must navigate the precarious balance between ambition and survival, reminding us all of the delicate interconnectedness of existence.
The ecosystem offers a glimpse of resilience, as nature slowly reclaims its territory, but the challenges are immense. Alongside the desperate efforts to restore the environment, ancient alien artifacts and the mysteries they hold beckon these settlers. The allure of knowledge and the desire for progress can often lead to dangerous consequences, igniting conflicts both within the community and with external forces.
Amidst this backdrop, the characters struggle with their own identities and ethics, each confronting the moral dilemmas presented by their forbidden home. Relationships are tested as friendships and alliances form and fracture, all while the wider implications of their actions unfold against the stars.
In a blend of science fiction and deep philosophical inquiry, the story weaves a complex narrative that explores themes of redemption, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of life. As Jijo’s inhabitants seek to carve out their future, they must navigate the precarious balance between ambition and survival, reminding us all of the delicate interconnectedness of existence.