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Raft

Raft

Science Fiction
Pages
272
Published
1991
Language
English

Synopsis

Raft (1991) is the debut novel by Stephen Baxter and the first entry in his sprawling Xeelee Sequence. It is a "Hard SF" cult classic known for its extreme world-building and commitment to a singular, radical physical premise.

Genres

Science Fiction

About the author

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Stephen Baxter

Stephen Baxter (born 13 November 1957 in Liverpool, England) is an English hard science fiction author. He holds a degree in mathematics from Cambridge and a PhD in engineering from Southampton, and taught mathematics, physics and information technology before becoming a full-time writer in 1995. His work includes the Xeelee Sequence, the Manifold trilogy, The Time Ships (a sequel to H. G. Wells's The Time Machine), the Time Odyssey trilogy co-written with Arthur C. Clarke, and the Long Earth se...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Raft connect to Stephen Baxter's other works?

    Raft is part of Stephen Baxter's Xeelee Sequence, a series of science fiction novels and short stories that explore a vast future history of the universe. While it can be read as a standalone story, it shares a common universe and some overarching themes with other books in the sequence.

  • Is Raft a standalone story or part of a series?

    Raft is a standalone novel within the broader Xeelee Sequence, meaning you can read and understand its complete story without needing to read other books in the sequence first. However, it contributes to the larger tapestry of Baxter's Xeelee universe.