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Teranesia
Author: Greg Egan

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Publisher: Eos
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
8

ISBN-13: 9780061059803 - ISBN-10: 0061059803
Publication Date: 11/1/2000
Pages: 352


Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback

Book Description:

Prabir Suresh and his younger sister, Madhursee, live in a remote paradise called Teranesia, where their biologist parents are studying an unexplained genetic mutation among the island's butterflies. Then civil war erupts across Indonesia, shattering their idyllic world and their lives.

Twenty years later, Prabir is still plagued by feelings of guilt and an overwhelming responsiblity for his sister, now a biologist herself.  Against his advice, Madhurse is returning to Teranesia to solve the mystery of the butterflies and study strange new plant and animal species that have been emerging throughout the region-species seperated from their known cousins by dramatic mutations that seem far too efficient to have arisen by chance.

Afraid for her safety, Prabir joins forces with independant scientist Martha Grant to find her. But what he will discover on Teranesia is far more dangerous and wondrous than he can ever fear--or imagine..

 

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Katie wrote on 6/26/2007...


The ending was a little unsatisfying, but it often is with Egan. Some very interesting ideas in this book, as usual.

Denni C. (songstress7) wrote on 4/25/2006...


Science fiction, heavy on the "science" - a strange story of evolution and intrigue, blood ties and biology... Not quite my cup of tea, but well written and worth a look if you're into Sci Fi with a scientific bent.


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