Nightfall by Isaac Asimov, Robert Silverberg
A Novel of the End of the Universe
In a distant future, a planet experiences eternal daylight due to the presence of six suns. However, once every 2,049 years, a rare event known as "Nightfall" occurs, plunging the world into complete darkness. As scientists predict the imminent Nightfall, chaos ensues among the inhabitants who struggle to comprehend the unknown and cope with their fears. A group of scientists and scholars embarks on a desperate mission to preserve knowledge and find a way to survive the impending darkness. As the countdown to Nightfall begins, the characters are faced with existential questions about the nature of their existence and the fragility of human civilization.
The 14901st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1990
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 339
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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