Light by M. John Harrison
"Light" is a science fiction novel that intertwines three narrative threads, two set in 2400 AD and one in 1999. The story follows a scientist who discovers the principles of faster-than-light travel, a space pilot genetically modified to interact with a strange alien artifact, and a serial killer who sees a strange pattern in everything. As the narratives unfold, they eventually converge in a distant part of the galaxy, revealing a universe filled with strange life forms and advanced technologies.
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- Published
- 2002
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 91st on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 1746th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)