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The Book of Joan

A Novel
Pages
288
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

In a near-future Earth ravaged by war and radiation, humanity has retreated to CIEL, a platform hovering above their ruined home. Here, humans have evolved into sexless, pale beings, inscribing their histories on their skin. A ruthless cult leader, Jean de Men, establishes a police state on CIEL, but a rebellion forms, inspired by Joan, a child-warrior with a mysterious connection to the Earth. When Joan becomes a martyr, her unique gift and story unexpectedly shape the destiny of their world for generations.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (2)
ViolenceTrauma

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