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Emma Newman
British author and podcaster
Planetfall
Synopsis
"From Emma Newman, the award-nominated author of Between Two Thorns, comes a novel of how one secret withheld to protect humanity's future might be its undoing ... Renata Ghali believed in Lee Suh-Mi's vision of a world far beyond Earth, calling to humanity. A planet promising to reveal the truth about our place in the cosmos, untainted by overpopulation, pollution, and war. Ren believed in that vision enough to give up everything to follow Suh-Mi into the unknown. More than twenty-two years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful braved the starry abyss and established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure where Suh-Mi has since resided, alone. All that time, Ren has worked hard as the colony's 3-D printer engineer, creating the tools necessary for human survival in an alien environment, and harboring a devastating secret. Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony for the good of her fellow colonists, despite the personal cost. Then a stranger appears, far too young to have been part of the first planetfall, a man who bears a remarkable resemblance to Suh-Mi. The truth Ren has concealed since planetfall can no longer be hidden. And its revelation might tear the colony apart.."--
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Characters
Renata GhaliProtagonist
Lee Suh-MiSupporting
Frequently asked questions
Does Planetfall need to be read in order?
Planetfall is the first book in the Planetfall series, and while it introduces the world and characters, it can be read as a standalone story. Each book in the series focuses on different characters and aspects of the colony.
What makes Planetfall stand out from other sci-fi books?
The narrative of Planetfall is deeply rooted in the protagonist's psychological state, exploring themes of guilt and memory through an unreliable narrator. This focus on internal conflict and mental health within a science fiction setting offers a unique perspective.
Is Planetfall connected to Emma Newman's other works?
While Planetfall is part of its own series, Emma Newman's broader body of work often explores similar themes of mental health, identity, and the impact of technology on humanity. Readers familiar with her other novels will recognize her distinctive narrative voice and thematic concerns.