How To Live Safely In A Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu
In this metafictional novel, a time machine repairman, trapped in a time loop, searches for his father and the meaning of his existence within a universe that operates on science fiction tropes. As he navigates a landscape filled with paradoxes, dog-eared pages of his life, and a self-aware narrative, he confronts his past and the nature of reality itself. The book blends emotional depth with quantum mechanics, exploring themes of family, memory, and the passage of time, all while breaking the fourth wall and challenging the conventions of storytelling.
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- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 239
- Original Language
- English
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(2.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 4 lists:
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 50 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels That Everyone Should Read (Flavor Wire)
- Powell's Essential List: 25 Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Isn't Enough: Our 25 Honorable Mentions (Powells' City of Books)
- The 50 Best Sci-Fi Books for Every Kind of Reader (Men's Health)