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Synopsis
Greg Egan is the author of some of the most surprising and intuitive short fictions in the genre. His stories range from near future predictions to far future, far space improvisations and this new collection of ten stories includes 'The Planck Dive', Transition Dreams', 'Our Lady of Chernobyl', 'Cocoon' and the title store 'Luminous'.
Is Luminous appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Luminous is a collection of hard science fiction short stories that explore complex mathematical, physical, and philosophical concepts. Content is cerebral rather than graphic, suitable for mature teens and adults who enjoy intellectually challenging speculative fiction.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in mathematics, physics, and mind-bending concepts about reality will find these thought-provoking stories fascinating.