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Dead Astronauts

Jeff VanderMeer
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Dead Astronauts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Jeff VanderMeer

Dead Astronauts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dystopian Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dead Astronauts by Jeff VanderMeer follows three individuals navigating a post-apocalyptic world controlled by a sinister corporation. Their journey explores themes of identity, transformation, and resilience within a fragmented landscape. The narrative intertwines various perspectives and timelines, creating a complex tapestry of survival and resistance against an oppressive system.

Mysterious

Fantastical

Dark

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.7

9,482 ratings

50%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Dead Astronauts by Jeff VanderMeer is praised for its imaginative and complex narrative structure, as well as its lush, poetic prose. However, some readers find the book's abstract storytelling challenging and disjointed. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking and rewarding experience for those who appreciate experimental literature.

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Who Should Read Dead Astronauts?

Fans of Dead Astronauts by Jeff VanderMeer will likely enjoy speculative fiction that blends surreal and ecological themes. Readers who appreciate the intricate world-building of Annihilation or the philosophical depth of Slaughterhouse-Five will find this novel's unconventional narrative and environmental commentary captivating.

3.7

9,482 ratings

50%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Dead Astronauts expands on the universe introduced in Jeff VanderMeer's earlier novel Borne, depicting a richly imaginative post-apocalyptic world.

Jeff VanderMeer is known for his unique writing style often dubbed as “New Weird,” which blends elements of speculative fiction, science fiction, and fantasy.

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VanderMeer's Dead Astronauts was shortlisted for the 2020 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel, highlighting its impact and resonance within the genre.

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Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Dystopian Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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