Millennium
Millennium
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Futuristic
1999
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Millennium by John Varley, individuals from a future Earth with environmental damage travel back in time, collecting people on the verge of death to preserve humanity. A temporal agent from the future collaborates with a present-day investigator to manage the challenges posed by their connection and prevent catastrophic temporal disruptions.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Fantastical
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Millennium by John Varley is praised for its imaginative plot and engaging storytelling, blending science fiction with time travel. Critics admire its intriguing concept and strong narrative pace. However, some find character development lacking and the complexity of the plot occasionally confusing. Overall, it remains a captivating read for sci-fi enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Millennium?
A reader who enjoys Millennium by John Varley likely appreciates intricate sci-fi plots with time travel and paradox themes. Fans of Philip K. Dick or Timeline by Michael Crichton would enjoy the speculative and cerebral storytelling. These readers revel in complex narratives that challenge temporal norms.
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Millennium was adapted into a film in 1989, starring Kris Kristofferson and Cheryl Ladd, which was directed by Michael Anderson, known for other science fiction works like Logan's Run.
The novel was originally based on John Varley's short story "Air Raid," which was first published in the magazine Asimov's Science Fiction in 1977.
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Millennium was nominated for the Philip K. Dick Award in 1983, an honor recognizing distinguished science fiction originally published in paperback form in the United States.
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Futuristic
1999
Adult
18+ years
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