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Semiosis

A novel of first contact

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Semiosis

By: Sue Burke
Narrated by: Caitlin Davies, Daniel Thomas May
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‘Up there with the best of Le Guin in terms of beautiful, engrossing, brilliantly imagined sci-fi’
VULTURE

‘SEMIOSIS combines the world-building of Avatar with the alien wonder of Arrival, and the sheer humanity of Atwood. An essential work for our time’
STEPHEN BAXTER

NOMINATED FOR THE ARTHUR C. CLARKE AWARD

Escaping conflict on Earth, an idealistic group of settlers arrive on a distant planet – Pax – with plans for a perfect society.

The world they discover is rich with life, but this is not the Eden they were hoping for. The plants on Pax are smart – smart enough to domesticate, and even slaughter, its many extraordinary animals.

To survive, the colonists realize that they must strike bargains of their own. But if they are to make Pax their home, they must go further, searching for a way to communicate and coexist with these utterly alien intelligences.

©2018 Sue Burke (P)2018 HarperCollins Publishers Adventure Fantasy Fiction First Contact Genetic Engineering Hard Science Fiction Science Fiction Space Exploration Space Interstellar Genetics Solar System

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Critic reviews

BEST BOOKS OF 2018 – THRILLIST, VULTURE, THE VERGE, CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
LOCUS RECOMMENDED READING LIST 2018

‘This is top class SF, intelligent and engaging and I loved every moment of it’
Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of CHILDREN OF TIME

‘Sue Burke blends science with adventure and fascinating characters, as a human colony desperately seeks to join the ecosystem of an alien world.’
David Brin, award-winning author of THE POSTMAN

‘A magnetic meditation on biochemistry and humanity’
LOCUS

‘A clever, fascinating, fun and unique debut’
KIRKUS
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an interesting concept laboured to the point of ridiculous. too many coincidences and plants with the ability to suddenly make chemicals that magically solve problems...that said. for those that don't already know that life is a complex and delicate web of competition and symbiosis... it might make an interesting read.

interesting concept

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After reading a few negative reviews about the narration I was cautious about Semiosis, but i found no issues with any of the narration and the story itself is great.

Pleasantly surprised

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The story was entirely consistent in the world it created and I loved how the story developed.

Intriguiging

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If you enjoyed children of time I don't know why you wouldn't enjoy this. An interesting concept that you don't need a degree in botany to understand. Left me wanting more.
Narration was excellent, they were both able to use a range of voices and noises to capture the characters and languages.

Interesting idea told without pomp

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Three narrators, one superb, two.... not so much. I very much liked the whole concept of the storyline and it rolled along nicely but towards the end became somewhat lacklustre and the end, I thought , had no impact or real meaning. Maybe I had unrealistic expectations, but that's why I haven't rated this book highly.

Good concept

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The story makes you think and opens your horizons. It is also brilliantly performed by Caitlin and Daniel, Simply outstanding!

Outstanding

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Really interesting premise and excellent narration make this a must listen book, can’t wait for the sequel

Original and enjoyable

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very unique story told in a fashion I've never encountered before. The science was spot on, the title perfectly reflecting the relationship of fungus, plant and humans. It makes you wonder what could be.

Absolutely superb, excellent story

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A good idea having the apex "animal" as the plants. A good read but felt the ending was too soon and a bit rushed.

Semiosis

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I love this book and the sequel! so interesting and thoughtful, with an intriguing narrative of humanity

So interesting and well thought out

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