Spin by Robert Charles Wilson
The novel centers on a mysterious event in which the Earth is encapsulated by an alien barrier that drastically slows down time on the planet's surface compared to the rest of the universe. As stars disappear from the night sky, three childhood friends confront an altered reality where humanity must grapple with its insignificance in the cosmos. The narrative follows their personal journeys and the global response to this existential crisis, exploring themes of time, space, and the human condition, while scientists work fervently to understand and potentially reverse the effects of the time distortion before the outside universe ages eons, leaving Earth far behind.
The 9680th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 364-455
- Words
- 196,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Hugo Award for Best Novel (Hugo Awards)
- The 100 Best Science Fiction Books of All Time (Tor)