Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
336
Language
English
Published
Mar 12, 2019
Publisher
Tor Books
ISBN-10
0765391368
ISBN-13
9780765391360
Description
In a future where humans have colonized a distant planet, an extraordinary connection develops between them and the sentient flora of their new world. As the settlers navigate the challenges of survival in an unfamiliar environment, they discover that these plants are not merely passive organisms but possess their own intelligence and unique ways of communication. This alliance is both thrilling and fraught with tension, as the humans must learn to understand and adapt to the perspectives of their vegetable counterparts.
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several characters, each with their own struggles and aspirations, weaving a rich tapestry of life as they contend with the complexities of coexistence. This exploration of relationships—between humans, plants, and the environment—challenges preconceived notions of intelligence and agency, ultimately forcing the characters to reconsider what it truly means to collaborate and thrive together in a world that demands innovation and empathy for survival.
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of several characters, each with their own struggles and aspirations, weaving a rich tapestry of life as they contend with the complexities of coexistence. This exploration of relationships—between humans, plants, and the environment—challenges preconceived notions of intelligence and agency, ultimately forcing the characters to reconsider what it truly means to collaborate and thrive together in a world that demands innovation and empathy for survival.
Genres
Science Fiction
Children’s
Fantasy
Nature