Providence by Max Barry (English) Paperback Book

Description: Providence by Max Barry Includes "Discussion Questions" and an excerpt from "The 22 Murders of Madison May."-Back of book. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the ingenious author of Jennifer Government and Lexicon: a brilliant work of science fiction that tells the intimate tale of four people facing their most desperate hour--alone, together, at the edge of the universe."An astonishing novel! Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in). The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled, yet emotionally resonant, tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. I read in one sitting and I guarantee youll do the same."--Jeffery DeaverThe video changed everything. Before that, we could believe that we were safe. Special. Chosen. We thought the universe was a twinkling ocean of opportunity, waiting to be explored.Afterward, we knew better.Seven years after first contact, Providence Five launches. It is an enormous and deadly warship, built to protect humanity from its greatest ever threat. On board is a crew of just four--tasked with monitoring the ship and reporting the wars progress to a mesmerized global audience by way of social media.But while pursuing the enemy across space, Gilly, Talia, Anders, and Jackson confront the unthinkable: their communications are cut, their ship decreasingly trustworthy and effective. To survive, they must win a fight that is suddenly and terrifyingly real. Author Biography Max Barry is the author of numerous novels, including Providence, Jennifer Government, Company, Machine Man, and Lexicon. He is also the developer of the online nation simulation game NationStates. Prior to his writing career, Barry worked at tech giant HP. He lives in Melbourne, Australia, with his wife and two daughters. Review "[A] terrific sci-fi thriller."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Something for everyone: space combat, interpersonal tension, and aliens, ultimately leading to a story about survival."--Kirkus Reviews "Compelling and innovative. In unpredictable ways... Barry takes a story that has been done countless times before and makes it seem original."--Associated Press"A fast-paced, intelligent military space opera...Barry brings his skills of characterization and satire to the fore...Barry delivers some stunning action sequences and provides a bittersweet resolution."--The Guardian "Providence is an absolute treat. Pulls the trick of being both irrepressibly old-school sci-fi and creepingly relevant to the data-driven future."--Austin Grossman, author of Soon I Will Be Invincible"An astonishing novel! Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in). The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled, yet emotionally resonant, tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. I read in one sitting and I guarantee youll do the same."--Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game "Action-packed and unsettling, Providence is a sleekly-written parable about the absurdity of war--and the deeply human urge to destroy everything we dont understand, whether it comes from a distant planet or right here on Earth." --Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Future of Another Timeline"Brain-bending adventure."—Newsweek"I could not put Providence down until Id finished it in one thrilling sitting. This is science fiction at its best—a ship so believably alive and characters so determined, flawed, and compelling that youll forget youre not also part of the crew."--Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M"Max Barry has a true comic writers pessimism, imprisoning his crew in a ship as indifferent and unreadable as any alien enemy. What must this ship think of its crew? Are they its children? Or an infection it must deal with? Providence is a light-hearted thriller with a superb dark, existential sting in its tail."--London Times"After all this myth and fantasy, time for some proper SF with aliens and futuristic hardware. Max Barrys Providence sees the four-strong crew of an AI-controlled spaceship shot into deep space to take part in a war against a reptilian extraterrestrial species nicknamed salamanders. Claustrophobia and isolation lead to tensions on board, while the ship itself, almost godlike in its indifference to the people within, pursues its mission regardless. The result is a quirky, character-driven commentary on the mechanisation of conflict and the sheer perversity of human nature."--Financial Times (UK) Review Quote "[A] terrific sci-fi thriller."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Something for everyone: space combat, interpersonal tension, and aliens, ultimately leading to a story about survival."-- Kirkus Reviews "Compelling and innovative. In unpredictable ways... Barry takes a story that has been done countless times before and makes it seem original."-- Associated Press "A fast-paced, intelligent military space opera...Barry brings his skills of characterization and satire to the fore...Barry delivers some stunning action sequences and provides a bittersweet resolution." -- The Guardian " Providence is an absolute treat. Pulls the trick of being both irrepressibly old-school sci-fi and creepingly relevant to the data-driven future."- -Austin Grossman, author of Soon I Will Be Invincible "An astonishing novel! Providence is Philip K. Dick and William Gibson fueled by pure adrenaline (with a bit of Spielberg and Ridley Scott thrown in). The brilliant, unstoppable imagination of Max Barry glows on every page of this action-filled, yet emotionally resonant, tale. It will keep you riveted from first page till last. I read in one sitting and I guarantee youll do the same." --Jeffery Deaver, author of The Never Game "Action-packed and unsettling, Providence is a sleekly-written parable about the absurdity of war--and the deeply human urge to destroy everything we dont understand, whether it comes from a distant planet or right here on Earth." --Annalee Newitz, author of Autonomous and The Future of Another Timeline "Brain-bending adventure." -- Newsweek "I could not put Providence down until Id finished it in one thrilling sitting. This is science fiction at its best--a ship so believably alive and characters so determined, flawed, and compelling that youll forget youre not also part of the crew. " --Peng Shepherd, author of The Book of M "Max Barry has a true comic writers pessimism, imprisoning his crew in a ship as indifferent and unreadable as any alien enemy. What must this ship think of its crew? Are they its children? Or an infection it must deal with? Providence is a light-hearted thriller with a superb dark, existential sting in its tail."-- London Times "After all this myth and fantasy, time for some proper SF with aliens and futuristic hardware. Max Barrys Providence sees the four-strong crew of an AI-controlled spaceship shot into deep space to take part in a war against a reptilian extraterrestrial species nicknamed salamanders. Claustrophobia and isolation lead to tensions on board, while the ship itself, almost godlike in its indifference to the people within, pursues its mission regardless. The result is a quirky, character-driven commentary on the mechanisation of conflict and the sheer perversity of human nature." -- Financial Times (UK) Excerpt from Book 1 [Gilly] The Launch Before he could go before a global audience of two billion, they wanted to fix his eyebrows. He sat before a light-ringed mirror, on a chair that went up and down at the whim of a woman with silver lips, and tried to keep still. "The left is fine," she said. "The right concerns me." Hed been in the chair for two hours. There had been a makeup person, a hairdresser, a stylist, and now this second makeup person. His face felt like a plaster model, ready to crack and fall to pieces if he smiled. "Smile," she said. It did not crack. "Can I get some three-base paste for Gilligan?" "Gilly," he said reflexively. He didnt like Gilligan. "Im so nervous, I could barf," said the person to his left. "That blueberry yogurt is definitely starting to feel like a mistake." Three others were in chairs alongside him; the speaker was Talia Beanfield, the Life Officer. Gilly glanced at her but she was recording herself on her phone. He was supposed to be recording clips, too. Service wanted to stitch them together into a behind-the-scenes feed of the launch ceremony. She caught his eye and smiled. For most of the last half hour, Beanfield had been immersed in towels and clips. She looked good now, though. Her hair was artful and honey brown and glimmered as she moved. "Did you try the yogurt, Gilly?" "No." "Smart," she said to her phone. "This is why Gillys Intel and Im Life." "Im sorry," said the makeup woman. "I need to get in there." She stood between them and resumed her attack on Gillys face. "Stop giving the makeup people a hard time, Gilly," Beanfield said. "You and your unruly eyebrows." "Eyebrow," said the woman. "Its only the right." "A deviant," said Beanfield. "Lens here," called a woman by the door. "Last looks, please!" Gilly took the opportunity to check out the others. Jackson, the captain, was reclining with a white bib tucked around her neck, eyes closed, possibly asleep. She hadnt recorded any clips, either, as far as Gilly had noticed. Between her and Beanfield was Anders, the Weapons Officer. He had a shock of dark hair and light stubble and was probably the most handsome man Gilly had ever met. On the occasions Gilly hadnt been able to avoid seeing his own press, he was always struck by how out of place he looked, like a fan whod won a contest to meet celebrities. Jackson, the war hero; Anders, the tortured dreamboat; Beanfield, the effortlessly charming social butterfly . . . and Gilly, a permanently startled-looking AI guy who couldnt find a good place to put his hands. The door opened. A man in fatigues entered and clapped his hands. This was Len, their handler from Service: thirtyish and upbeat, carrying a little extra weight. "Its time. Hows everybody feeling?" "Like a painted whore," said Anders. "Thats perfect," said Len. "Were good to move, then, yes?" "Yes," said Jackson, awake after all. She peeled off her bib and was at the door before the rest of them had managed to extract themselves from their makeup thrones. The silver-lipped woman stepped back and, for the first time in a while, looked into Gillys eyes instead of around them. "Good luck out there," she said. The van Details ISBN0593085191 Author Max Barry Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0593085191 ISBN-13 9780593085196 Format Paperback Pages 336 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-05-04 NZ Release Date 2021-05-04 US Release Date 2021-05-04 Publication Date 2021-05-04 UK Release Date 2021-05-04 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint G P Putnams Sons DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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