The Future
(Author) Naomi Alderman'Gripping' MARGARET ATWOOD 'A fabulous, witty writer on the digital world' SUNDAY TIMES 'A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it's brilliant and I loved it' LAUREN BEUKES The latest novel from the Women's Prize-winning, bestselling author of The Power, The Future is a white-knuckle tour de force and dazzling exploration of the world we have made and where we are going. Lai Zhen is about to die. As an Internet-famous survivalist, she's spent her life prepping for the end of the world. But now, desperate and cornered in a mall in Singapore, she's mad she might go out not knowing what the hell is going on. If she makes it out alive, what kind of a future will be waiting for her? Across the world, Martha Einkorn works the room at a gathering of mega-rich companies hell-bent securing a future just for them. Covert weapons, private weather, technological prophecy, when Martha fled her father's compound she may have left the cult behind, but if the apocalyptic warnings of his fox and rabbit sermon are starting to come true, how much future is actually left? Martha and Zhen's worlds are about to collide. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha's relentless drive and Zhen's insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful ... or the cataclysmic end of civilization. 'A rollicking, fun-packed thriller' ALASTAIR REYNOLDS
Naomi Alderman
Naomi Alderman is a British author known for her thought-provoking and socially relevant works of fiction. She is best known for her novel "The Power," which won the Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction in 2017. Alderman's writing style is characterized by its sharp wit, compelling storytelling, and exploration of power dynamics and societal norms. She often incorporates elements of science fiction and speculative fiction into her work, challenging readers to think critically about the world around them. Alderman's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the feminist science fiction genre, pushing boundaries and sparking important conversations about gender, power, and identity.
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