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Synopsis
Dave Lister has finally found his way back to the planet Earth. Which is good. What's bad is that time isn't running in quite the right direction. And if he doesn't get off the planet soon, he's going to have to go through puberty again. Backwards. Still, his crewmates have come to rescue him. Which is good. What's bad is that they consist of a robot with a hyperactive guilt chip, a creature who evolved from cats, and a dead man. And if they fail, Lister will carry on growing younger until he becomes a baby, then an embryo... And finally, he'll meet a very sticky end indeed. Rejoin the trepid band of space zeroes from RED DWARF and BETTER THAN LIFE -- Lister, Rimmer, Kryten, Holly and the Cat -- as they continue their epic journey through frontal-lobe-knotting realities where none dare venture but the bravest of the brave, the boldest of the bold or the feeblest of the feeble-minded.
Is Backwards appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This comedic sci-fi novel features absurd time-travel scenarios and humor that may include mild crude jokes and British colloquialisms. The premise involves characters facing bizarre situations in reverse time, with light peril but nothing graphic or disturbing.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love quirky sci-fi comedy will enjoy this mind-bending adventure where time runs backwards and a mismatched crew races to save their friend.