The Future (Alderman novel)
2023 science fiction novel by Naomi Alderman
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The Future is a 2023 science fiction novel by English writer Naomi Alderman, published by Simon & Schuster.[1] The novel is set in a future dystopia where the world has been altered by environmental crisis and a powerful technocracy.
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| Author | Naomi Alderman |
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| Genre | Satire, science fiction |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Publication date | 7 November 2023 |
| Pages | 416 |
| ISBN | 978-1-668-02568-0 |
The book received mostly positive reviews from critics, including a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.[2] Niall Harrison of Locus gave the novel a mixed review, writing that "a novel with an interesting argument. But I did just occasionally feel that I was watching the urge to imagine the metaphorical wedding sabotage the suspense of the journey."[3] Stephanie Merritt of The Guardian wrote, "Alderman moves easily between an ironic, comic register and more reflective asides. She writes with warmth and wisdom; beyond the entertaining action sequences and the sci-fi gadgets, she posits an alternative future that acknowledges both our human weaknesses and our resilience."[4]
