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Exploring themes of faith and love under extreme circumstances, the story follows Peter, a devoted missionary sent to a distant planet where he encounters a native population eager for his teachings. As he immerses himself in this strange new world, his wife Bea faces a crumbling society back home, leading to a growing emotional rift between them. Their struggles highlight the challenges of maintaining connection and responsibility amidst chaos, creating a profound meditation on the endurance of love and the complexities of belief in times of crisis.
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The Book of Strange New Things, Michel Faber
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- Released
- 2015
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michel Faber
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 528
- ISBN13
- 9780553418866
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Religious Topics, Love, Sci-Fi, Contemporary Fiction, Christian Themes, Space, Science Fantasy, Faith, English Literature, Missions and Missionaries, Extraterrestrial Civilizations, Marital Crisis
- First published
- 2014
- Original title
- The Book of Strange New Things
- Rating
- 3.6 out of 5
- Description
- Exploring themes of faith and love under extreme circumstances, the story follows Peter, a devoted missionary sent to a distant planet where he encounters a native population eager for his teachings. As he immerses himself in this strange new world, his wife Bea faces a crumbling society back home, leading to a growing emotional rift between them. Their struggles highlight the challenges of maintaining connection and responsibility amidst chaos, creating a profound meditation on the endurance of love and the complexities of belief in times of crisis.