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The Ministry for the Future

Book Overview: The Ministry for the Future

The Ministry for the Future is a masterpiece of the imagination, using fictional eyewitness accounts to tell the story of how climate change will affect us all. Its setting is not a desolate, postapocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us. Chosen by Barack Obama as one of his favorite books of the year, this extraordinary novel from visionary science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson will change the way you think about the climate crisis.

ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR

“The best science-fiction nonfiction novel I’ve ever read.” –Jonathan Lethem

“If I could get policymakers, and citizens, everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry for the Future.” –Ezra Klein (Vox)

“One hopes that this book is read widely–that Robinson’s audience, already large, grows by an order of magnitude. Because the point of his books is to fire the imagination.”―New York Review of Books

“If there’s any book that hit me hard this year, it was Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry for the Future, a sweeping epic about climate change and humanity’s efforts to try and turn the tide before it’s too late.” ―Polygon (Best of the Year)

“Masterly.” —New Yorker

“[The Ministry for the Future] struck like a mallet hitting a gong, reverberating through the year … it’s terrifying, unrelenting, but ultimately hopeful. Robinson is the SF writer of my lifetime, and this stands as some of his best work. It’s my book of the year.” —Locus

“Science-fiction visionary Kim Stanley Robinson makes the case for quantitative easing our way out of planetary doom.” ―Bloomberg Green

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PublisherWentworth Press
Publication Date2018-08-09
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Pages214
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“[A] compelling work of speculative fiction about solving the climate crisis around the world… This story is heavy but important. Be prepared to lose sleep as you won’t want to pause for anything.”– AudioFile on The Ministry for the Future

“In The Ministry for the Future, his twentieth novel, science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson creates something truly remarkable.”– Yale Climate Connections on The Ministry for the Future

“Tremendously engaging.”– Chicago Review of Books on The Ministry for the Future

“If there’s any book that hit me hard this year, it was Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry for the Future, a sweeping epic about climate change and humanity’s efforts to try and turn the tide before it’s too late.”– Polygon (Best of the Year) on The Ministry for the Future

“If I could get policymakers, and citizens, everywhere to read just one book this year, it would be Kim Stanley Robinson’s The Ministry for the Future… Robinson is one of the greatest living science fiction writers.”– Ezra Klein on The Ministry for the Future

“So far, the best descriptions of what this new world could be like come from Kim Stanley Robinson, a science-fiction author who specializes in depicting the kinds of delights that a world that took our predicament seriously might produce.”– The New Yorker on The Ministry for the Future

The Ministry for the Future ranks among Robinson’s best recent works, a collection of actions and observations that adds up to more than the sum of its eclectic and urgent parts.”– Sierra on The Ministry for the Future

“Score a point for the audacity of hope….Robinson digs deep into how, with institutional support and some off-the-books black ops, revolutionary ideas could still seize our world.”– Shelf Awareness on The Ministry for the Future

“[A] gutsy, humane view of a near-future Earth…Robinson masterfully integrates the practical details of environmental crises and geoengineering projects into a sweeping, optimistic portrait of humanity’s ability to cooperate in the face of disaster. This heartfelt work of hard science-fiction is a must-read for anyone worried about the future of the planet.”– Publishers Weekly (starred) on The Ministry for the Future

“Science-fiction visionary Kim Stanley Robinson makes the case for quantitative easing our way out of planetary doom.”– Bloomberg Green on The Ministry for the Future

Léon Estivant

Léon Estivant, a revered French author, has carved a unique niche in contemporary World Literature. Born in Paris, Estivant’s love for literature and crafting narratives emerged from an early age.

His works captivate readers by harmoniously blending French charm with deep human sentiments. Known for his mastery of language, he consistently delivers evocatively descriptive prose that engages readers across the globe, making each story a vividly immersive experience.

Throughout his career, Estivant has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Goncourt Prize. His literary genius ensures he remains a ground-breaking and influential figure in the literary world.

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