The Chronoliths
The Chronoliths
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Southern Asia • Near Future
2002
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson, individuals encounter mysterious monolithic structures appearing worldwide, seemingly sent from a future dominated by a warlord named Kuin. As these structures arrive, they foretell future conquests, impacting people’s lives and societies, while one individual's journey interlinks with unraveling the phenomena’s origin.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Contemplative
Dark
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson is lauded for its intriguing premise and thought-provoking exploration of time travel and its impact on society. The novel's suspense and character development are praised, though some readers find the pacing uneven. It effectively combines speculative science fiction with a compelling human story, despite occasional predictability.
Who Should Read The Chronoliths?
A reader fond of compelling narratives with a blend of science fiction and psychological exploration would enjoy Robert Charles Wilson's The Chronoliths. Fans of speculative stories akin to Arthur C. Clarke's Childhood's End or Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? will find it intriguing.
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The Chronoliths by Robert Charles Wilson won the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel in 2002.
The novel delves into the theme of how future events can influence and alter the present timeline.
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The Chronoliths was nominated for both the Hugo and Locus Awards in 2002, highlighting its critical acclaim within the science fiction community.
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Novel • Fiction
Southern Asia • Near Future
2002
Adult
18+ years
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