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Misspent Youth

Peter F. Hamilton (2002)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCommonwealth Universe (Peter F. Hamilton) #
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.57
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

InfidelityAge GapPower ImbalanceFamily Conflict

Positive tags

Self-DiscoverySecond Chance

Hero archetypes

Rejuvenated / Second Life

Tropes

Fish out of WaterMorally Gray Protagonist

Themes

IdentityMortality and ImmortalityEthics of TechnologyFamily DynamicsConsequences of ChoiceGenerational ConflictSocial Impact of Science

Synopsis

It is 40 years into the future and, following decades of research and trillions of Euros spent on genetics, Europe is finally in a position to rejuvenate a human being. Jeff Baker is chosen as the first subject for treatment.

Tags

Hard Science FictionNear-Future FictionSocial SFCharacter Study