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"Set on a distant planet, far in the future, West of January tells the story of a world in which time moves very slowly. Because it takes a lifetime for each region of the planet to experience dawn, midday and dusk, the planet's population does not remember the catastrophes that occur as the sun moves across the sky--entire civilizations have been scorched into oblivion. The only people who remember the dangers of the past are the planet's 'angels'--a people who have tried to preserve past technologies to save the planet. This action-filled story of a very strange planet showcases Duncan's remarkable ability to create unique worlds."--Amazon.com.
Is West of January appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 15 and up.
This science fantasy novel features moderate action violence as civilizations face environmental catastrophe, with themes of societal collapse and survival. Some mature content but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love thought-provoking sci-fi with unique world-building will be fascinated by a planet where the sun's journey destroys entire civilizations.