Bibliograph

The book of strange new things, a novel, Michel Faber

Type

Label

The book of strange new things, a novel, Michel Faber

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The book of strange new things

Oclc number

884630865

Responsibility statement

Michel Faber

Sub title

a novel

Summary

It begins with Peter, a devoted man of faith, as he is called to the mission of a lifetime, one that takes him galaxies away from his wife, Bea. Peter becomes immersed in the mysteries of an astonishing new environment, overseen by an enigmatic corporation known only as USIC. His work introduces him to a seemingly friendly native population struggling with a dangerous illness and hungry for Peter's teachings-- his Bible is their "book of strange new things". But Peter is rattled when Bea's letters from home become increasingly desperate: typhoons and earthquakes are devastating whole countries, and governments are crumbling. Bea's faith, once the guiding light of their lives, begins to falter

Target audience

adult

Classification