{"product_id":"seveneves","title":"Seveneves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSeveneves\u003c\/em\u003e by Neal Stephenson is a monumental work of speculative fiction that explores humanity's enduring will to survive. When a catastrophic event renders Earth a ticking time bomb, the fate of humanity hangs by a thread. The world's nations come together in an unprecedented, last-ditch effort to ensure that humanity can endure. They look beyond Earth’s atmosphere for salvation, transforming astronauts into historic pioneers whose aim is to preserve the human race.\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe incredible story begins with a poignant urgency: Earth as we know it is about to be obliterated, and the only hope lies in space. Scientists and engineers scramble to prepare a space habitat, launching a select number of people into orbit. From there, the novel unfolds into a riveting narrative detailing the challenges these pioneers face—technological obstacles, psychological strains, and existential threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning five thousand years into the future, Stephenson's epic narrative deftly examines the evolution of the human species. Humanity's descendants have formed seven distinct races, each uniquely shaped by their origins in space. These races must now journey back to their ancestral home: a dramatically altered Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnum opus from Neal Stephenson is not simply a tale of survival but a nuanced exploration of human nature, society, and technological ingenuity. Expertly weaving themes of resilience and innovation, \u003cem\u003eSeveneves\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers a thought-provoking glimpse into what it means to be human in the face of ultimate adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSeveneves\u003c\/em\u003e was also lauded as a part of President Barack Obama's summer reading list. As a visionary work from an acclaimed master of science fiction, it will dazzle you with its psychological depth, vast imagination, and indelible impression of mankind’s tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686484074732,"sku":"9780008132545","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008132545.jpg?v=1725467064","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/seveneves","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}