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"Reads L to R (Western Style), for audiences A Ten billion days--that is how long it will take the philosopher Plato to determine the true systems of the world. One hundred billion nights--that is how far into the future he and Christ and Siddhartha Gautama will travel into the future to witness the end of the world and also its fiery birth. Named the greatest Japanese science fiction novel of all time, Ten Billion Days and One Hundred Billion Nights is an epic eons in the making. Originally published in 1973, the novel was revised by the author in later years and republished in 2001"--
10 Billion Days & 100 Billion Nights: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This philosophical science fantasy deals with cosmic-scale existential questions involving the end of the world and features historical/religious figures (Plato, Christ, Buddha) traveling through deep time. Complex themes and likely apocalyptic violence make it suitable for mature adult readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, violence, and apocalyptic scenario (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens fascinated by philosophy and cosmic-scale science fiction will appreciate this mind-bending journey through time with legendary historical thinkers.