“...where were answers to the truly deep questions? Religion promised those, though always in vague terms, while retreating from one line in the sand to the next. Don't look past this boundary, they told Galileo, then Hutton, Darwin, Von Neumann, and Crick, always retreating with great dignity before the latest scientific advance, then drawing the next holy perimeter at the shadowy rim of knowledge.”
In this thought-provoking novel, the protagonist navigates a world where humans have been altered into beings that consume fire. The story delves into themes of identity, survival, and the struggle for freedom in a society that has become increasingly oppressive. more
David Brin is an American scientist known for his contributions to physics and astronomy. His research spans various fields, including cosmology, astrophysics, and space exploration. Brin's work has had a significant impact in the academic community, and he is also a best-selling science fiction author, renowned for his insightful and imaginative novels. more
“She was remorseless, but she lacked method.”
“Real intimacy depends on truth - lovingly told - especially in the bedroom.”
“Intelligence is like four-wheel drive. It only allows you to get stuck in more remote places.”
“We had been friends. We could not become strangers. It left only one thing: we must be enemies.”
“Denial, perhaps, is a necessary human mechanism to cope with the heartaches of life.”