Hothouse by Brian Aldiss
The Long Afternoon of Earth
In the science fiction novel "Hothouse," the Earth has stopped rotating, presenting a world where one side perpetually faces the sun, resulting in a dense, tropical environment overrun by aggressive plant life. The remaining human descendants, now diminutive and struggling for survival, navigate this lush yet dangerous landscape. The story follows a group of these humans as they embark on a perilous journey across the giant banyan tree that spans the globe, encountering bizarre creatures and remnants of past civilizations, while also grappling with the existential threat posed by a rapidly evolving and encroaching vegetation that threatens to engulf what's left of humanity.
The 14901st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-250
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.7)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Long Afternoon of Earth
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Science Fiction: The 100 Best Novels (David Pringle)