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“Only an evolutionary eyeblink separated Kanu from the savannah, and that was just as true for the Risen. Their minds might be fixed on the stars, but their bodies were only a footstep from the dust and heat of Amboseli.”

Quote by Alastair Reynolds

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Poseidon's Wake

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Alastair Reynolds
Alastair Reynolds

Alastair Reynolds is a British science fiction author known for his complex cosmic backgrounds and profound philosophical reflections. His works often explore the position of humans in the universe and the ethical boundaries of technology. more

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