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In Earth's distant future, Tyndel is both teacher and mentor, a staunch devotee to his conservative and rigidly structured religious culture. Then a rogue infection of nanotechnology transforms him into a "demon", something more than human, and he is forced into exile, fleeing to the more technologically advanced space-faring civilization that lies to the north, one that his own righteous people consider evil. Although shaken by his transformation, he has the rare talent required to become a space pilot. What no one, least of all Tyndel, expects, is his deep-space encounter with a vastly superior being--perhaps with God. Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr. The Saga of Recluce The Imager Portfolio
Is Gravity Dreams appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A philosophical science fiction novel exploring themes of exile, transformation, and the clash between faith and technology. Contains moderate action violence and mature themes about identity and religious conflict, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include exile, body horror, and religious persecution.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in thoughtful sci-fi exploring big questions about faith, technology, and what it means to be human will find this compelling.