Description
In a city ravaged by ecological collapse and controlled by a terrifying, god-like entity known only as the Company, a scavenger named Rachel discovers a mysterious, living creature she calls Borne. This strange, growing organism becomes her secret, a beacon of hope and a source of immense danger in a world where survival is a daily struggle. As Rachel nurtures Borne, she uncovers the dark secrets of the Company and the devastating consequences of unchecked biotechnology, forcing her to confront the very nature of life, consciousness, and humanity's place in a broken world. Jeff VanderMeer masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and connection, exploring profound themes of environmental destruction, the ethics of creation, and the possibility of understanding across the vast gulf between the human and the alien.
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paperback
MCD
Published Feb 27, 2018
365 pages
ISBN: 9780374537654
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Borne by Jeff VanderMeer.