Embassytown by China Miéville
In a distant future on the edge of the known universe, humans coexist with the enigmatic Ariekei, aliens who communicate through a unique language that requires absolute truth and simultaneous speech by two voices. The human colonists of Embassytown rely on genetically engineered Ambassadors to converse with the Ariekei, but when a new Ambassador arrives, their presence disrupts the delicate balance of this relationship. The novel explores themes of language, colonialism, and the nature of communication as the protagonist, a human woman with a deep connection to the Ariekei, navigates the ensuing chaos and seeks to prevent the collapse of the society she knows.
The 10727th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 345-405
- Words
- 104,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Locus Awards)