Falling Free by Lois McMaster Bujold
In this science fiction narrative, the story revolves around an engineer who is assigned to a space station where genetically engineered humans, designed with four arms and no legs for zero-gravity work, are being bred by a corporation for economic gain. When the company decides to abandon the project, viewing these beings, known as "quaddies," as obsolete and a liability, the engineer faces a moral dilemma. He must choose between his own safety and career or the welfare of the quaddies. Ultimately, he decides to rebel against the corporation, leading a daring escape plan to save the quaddies from being decommissioned and to find them a new home where they can live free.
The 7001st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 100,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 59th on Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books (NPR)
- Nebula Award (Nebula Awards)