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Genetically engineered sleepless humans cause an uproar in this science fiction novel adapted from the author's Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella.
"Superb. . . . An exquisite saga of biological advantages." -- Denver Post
In a world where the slightest edge can mean the difference between success and failure, Leisha Camden is beautiful, extraordinarily intelligent . . . and one of an ever-growing number of human beings who have been genetically modified to never require sleep.
Once considered interesting anomalies, now Leisha and the other "Sleepless" are outcasts--victims of blind hatred, political repression, and shocking mob violence meant to drive them from human society . . . and, ultimately, from Earth itself.
But Leisha Camden has chosen to remain behind in a world that envies and fears her "gift"--a world marked for destruction in a devastating conspiracy of freedom . . . and revenge.
"[Kress] explores the nature of humanity's fear of differences in this elegantly written novel set on tomorrow's horizon. A priority purchase for sf collections." -- Library Journal
"Thrilling drama, compelling dialectic." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Thought-provoking. . . . Kress . . . raises some intriguing scientific and sociological issues." -- Publishers Weekly
"Superb. . . . An exquisite saga of biological advantages." -- Denver Post
In a world where the slightest edge can mean the difference between success and failure, Leisha Camden is beautiful, extraordinarily intelligent . . . and one of an ever-growing number of human beings who have been genetically modified to never require sleep.
Once considered interesting anomalies, now Leisha and the other "Sleepless" are outcasts--victims of blind hatred, political repression, and shocking mob violence meant to drive them from human society . . . and, ultimately, from Earth itself.
But Leisha Camden has chosen to remain behind in a world that envies and fears her "gift"--a world marked for destruction in a devastating conspiracy of freedom . . . and revenge.
"[Kress] explores the nature of humanity's fear of differences in this elegantly written novel set on tomorrow's horizon. A priority purchase for sf collections." -- Library Journal
"Thrilling drama, compelling dialectic." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Thought-provoking. . . . Kress . . . raises some intriguing scientific and sociological issues." -- Publishers Weekly
| ISBN-13 | 9780061931956 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0061931950 |
| List Price | $23.99 |
| Format | - |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 451 pages |
| Publisher | |
| Published On | 2009-05-13 |
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