Books matching: clockwork rocket construction
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Save:Set in a strange universe with fictionalized physics, "The Clockwork Rocket" by Greg Egan follows the journey of Yalda as she navigates a world facing extinction. The book combines elements of intense drama, emergency space travel, and intricate physics theories, challenging readers with a unique blend of science and storytelling.
Egan's writing style delves deep into the physics of the orthogonal universe, offering readers a rich and detailed exploration of a world where physical laws are fundamentally different. Through the character of Yalda, the book delves into the discovery of rotational physics and the societal implications of such knowledge, all while building a narrative around the construction of a clockwork rocket to save the planet from a looming disaster.
Dario had been weak and listless for days, refusing to move from the flower bed where the family slept. Yalda had seen him this way before, but it had never lasted so long. Her father had sent word to...
