Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. The Long Earth refers to the discovery of infinite dimensions all next door to one another. venture into alternate worlds. ^ a b "Sir Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter speak to Simon Mayo". Something went wrong. Sister Agnes: a nun who looks after Joshua during his younger years at the orphanage. Obviously part of a sequel. This page was last edited on 30 March 2021, at 11:36. has been added to your Cart. It currently cannot pass The Gap. Sarah J. Maas's Crescent City series begins with House of Earth and Blood, which follows the story of half-Fae and half-human Bryce Quinlan. The sequel (The Long War), however has proved to be a little much. And that kind of explains to me why parts of The Long Earth, by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, felt vaguely familiar. He is lying on fresh spring grass. “The Long Earth is a brilliant Science Fiction collaboration with Stephen Baxter: a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere… This novel is a gift to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed.” — io9.com But I was intrigued by the world-building, so I decided to sit back and enjoy the story as more of a travelogue than an action-filled adventure. [4], The novel won the Goodreads Choice Awards 2012 for Science Fiction. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. The Long Earth is sooo long faced. Please try again. . I haven't read any of Mr Baxter's back catalogue, but if you're expecting another Discworld you could be in for a surprise. The kind where, if you have a Stepper Box and a potato to power it, you can move into a parallel Earth simply by taking a step to the east or west. Needs an overarching plot to hold it together, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2020. Please try again. For Year 3 of Visual Communication And Media Design, I was tasked with taking a piece of literature and adapting it into an interactive format. It's a competent SF story, but it is not TP. For the series of which the book is the first, see, Science fiction novel by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter, "The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter – review", "Best Books 2012 — Goodreads Choice Awards", Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter talking about The Long Earth, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, A Collegiate Casting-Out of Devilish Devices, The Science of Discworld III: Darwin's Watch, The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Long_Earth&oldid=1015051122, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. THE LONG EARTH presents a highly intriguing scientific puzzle and follows its implications in a number of interesting directions. Monica Jansson: A Madison Police Officer who helps the disappearing children on "Step Day" - the day when the blueprint for the Stepper Box is released on the internet. Sally Linsay: daughter of the inventor of the "Stepper" box, a device that allows the majority of humans to step between parallel universes. An Enjoyable Read, But Be Prepared to Buy the Sequels, Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017. "[3], The book reached 13th on the New York Times hardback best-sellers list on 8 July 2012. The main element in the book - transporting or "stepping" into alternative earths - I found a bit silly, although eventually it won me over. See the complete The Long Earth series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The "Long Earth" is a (possibly infinite) series of parallel worlds that are similar to Earth, which can be reached by using an inexpensive device called a "Stepper". Where have the mud, blood, and blasted landscape of no-man's-land gone? But nada. Global warming is the unusually rapid increase in Earths average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released by people burning fossil fuels. Not this kind, though. Survey Service Lt. Please try again. (Prices may vary for AK and HI.). They encounter evidence of other humanoid species (referred to as trolls and elves); of human settlers who learned their gifts early – including Sally Linsay, daughter of the inventor of the stepper, who joins them on their expedition; and of an extinct race of bipedal dinosaur descendants. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2018. They also encounter warning signs of a great danger, millions of worlds away from "our" Earth, causing catastrophe as it moves. Sifting through the wreckage, Jansson finds a curious gadget: a box containing some rudimentary wiring, a three-way switch, and . Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. the long earth by Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter ‧ RELEASE DATE: June 19, 2012 Pratchett, author of the esteemed Discworld yarns ( Snuff , 2011, etc. Joshua Valienté: an orphan, born on another world when his mother stepped during childbirth. ), and collaborator Baxter ( Stone Spring , 2011, etc.) You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. A new ice age will change humanity forever. And reveal a dark truth about our future. The Long Earth follows the premise that there are an infinite number of alternative dimensions, all existing within one great "Multiverse", each universe containing a slightly different version of the Earth. First Person Singular is a being that absorbs other sentient life forms, eventually taking over everything on earth before stepping to the next. I wouldn't describe this book as hard to put down but the story line is compelling enough to get you back. The Long Earth is the first in a projected series that looks set to ratchet that 112 up a few notches. A natural stepper and later romantic interest to Joshua Valienté. 2 July 2013. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. "One of the best conceived & executed fantasy adventures" -San Francisco Review of Books. They were embarrass-yourself-on-the-Tube funny. The Long Earth "Science is nothing but a series of questions that lead to more questions.” Cop Monica Jansson is exploring the burned-out home of a reclusive scientist when she finds a curious gadget – a box containing some wiring, a three-way switch and a… potato. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The story is complex and designed for those with good imaginations. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges, Or get 4-5 business-day shipping on this item for $5.99 Mass Market Paperback – Illustrated, June 25, 2013, Previous page of related Sponsored Products. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A creative idea very well developed, in an "Asimovian" fashion, Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2019. The Long Cosmos is the conclusion of his collaborative series with Stephen Baxter, about the Long Earth, a universe in which a possibly infinite number of … Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. I haven't read any Stephen Baxter, but have mostly greatly enjoyed Discworld, I was curious to see what Pratchett could do outside that setting, in the end I was disappointed. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. SFX. The first novel in an exciting new collaboration between Discworld creator Terry Pratchett and the acclaimed SF writer Stephen Baxter, The Long Earth transports readers to the ends of the earth - and far beyond. Keeps a diary of her travels. Named an Officer of the British Empire “for services to literature,” Pratchett lived in England. Collaborative science fiction series by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. Imagine that after jumping to the next Earth, you can jump again, to the third parallel Earth, and so on. The book deals primarily with the journey of Joshua Valienté (a natural "Stepper") and Lobsang, who claims to be a Tibetan motorcycle repairman reincarnated as an artificial intelligence. It is the prototype of an invention that will change the way humankind views the world forever. For that matter, where has Percy gone? They were embarrass-yourself-on-the-Tube funny. ^The Long Earth". The author brings out the perfectionism in a world full of abundance, technology, information, organization and order. The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year Volume Seven, Starman's Saga: The Long, Strange Journey of Leif The Lucky, Winter World (The Long Winter Trilogy Book 1), Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (Cover may vary), “The writing is elegant and witty...The worlds of the Long Earth are all richly rendered, and even the walk-on characters are deftly imagined…and the potential seems endless not just for the characters, but for Pratchett and Baxter as well.” -- Tor.com. Sir Terry Pratchett was the internationally bestselling author of more than thirty books, including his phenomenally successful Discworld series. Since 2030, with the opening of the Long Earth and the arrivel of twain technology, has mankind spread through the Long Earth, and trolls, who knew about humans from place like Happy Landings, had more and more contacts with ordinary humans. This is how the world would have looked if TP had taken a different road. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Reviewing the book in The Guardian, Adam Roberts found it to be "much more like a Baxter novel than a Pratchett one." Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The Long Earth is a collaborative science fiction novel series by British authors Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. All it takes is a single step. The first novel in an exciting new collaboration between Discworld® creator Terry Pratchett and the acclaimed SF writer Stephen Baxter, The Long Earth transports readers to an infinity of new worlds. The Long Earth: First Person Singular an excerpt from the book released on the stories page of Stephen Baxter's website. It is interesting so see an alternative history. I made it through the first quarter of this book before I realized that not much had really happened. Comedy SF space opera in the vein of Douglas Adams & Terry Pratchett, Lara Croft meets Da Vinci Code in this award-winning series. Make use of Google Earth's detailed globe by tilting the map to save a perfect 3D view or diving into Street View for a 360 experience. The "close" worlds are almost identical to "our" Earth (referred to as "Datum Earth"), others differ in greater and greater details, but all share one similarity: on none are there, or have there ever been, Homo sapiens – although the same cannot be said of earlier hominid species, especially Homo habilis. The book ends with the two of them briefly seeing the explosion site, before retreating to Earth West 1 Madison, where a backed-up instantiation of Lobsang contacts Joshua by phone. All Earths are identical to ours in size and age. He died in 2015 at the age of sixty-six. Lobsang elects to stay in First Person Singular's universe and commune with it, in the hopes of convincing it not to advance further, or at least to not absorb all other sentients. but you would expect the odd wry comment. A generation after the events of The Long Earth, humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by "stepping".A new "America" - Valhalla - is emerging more than a million steps from Datum - our Earth. There was a problem loading your book clubs. The global average surface temperature rose 0.6 to 0.9 degree… However, as so much time has passed by since all were created, there are some differences in terms of fauna, flora and geology. Colonization of " The Long Earth " is subsidized by many governments under an attempted "Aegis Law," but no one buys the idea that governments have control over the Long Earth equivalents of their lands — especially as no matter how far they attempt to extend their authority, an entire planet is … Discworld Monthly. Well, lots of things had “happened,” just not much of a plot. The Long Earth is the first novel in a collaborative science fiction series by British authors Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. The Long Earth is sooo long faced, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2016. ^ "Announcement The Long Earth". 1916: The Western Front. Creator of Lobsang. Please try your request again later. The possibilities are endless. it is a hypothetical world that has been created to satisfy the ever present human needs. Maybe I'll get back into it. What if you won a lottery to go on the first starflight?“A vigorous, intelligent reworking of familiar SF elements…” – Kirkus Reviews. The Long Earth is an adventure of the highest order—and an unforgettable read. The Long Earth is a story of stepping. The Long Earth The first novel in The Long Earth series, by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. A Blink of the Screen: Collected Shorter Fiction. It pains me to say that I have given up on it. Global warming is the unusually rapid increase in Earths average surface temperature over the past century primarily due to the greenhouse gases released as people burn fossil fuels. [5], This article is about the book. The book also deals with the effects of the explosion of available space on the people of Datum Earth and the new colonies and political movements that are spreading in the wake of Step Day. The Long Earth, written with award-winning novelist Stephen Baxter, author of Stone Spring, Ark, and Floodwill, captivate science fiction fans of all stripes, readers of Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen, and anyone who enjoyed the Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman collaboration Good Omens. The Datum Earth's history split from the other worlds millions of years ago, but even if every world split only once in ten million years (on average), 4.5 billion years of Earth's existence would lead to 2^450 worlds. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The fourth novel in Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter’s internationally bestselling “Long Earth” series, hailed as “a brilliant science fiction collaboration . Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read The Long Earth: (Long Earth 1). It is an alternative history of an alternative history. Here's a movie trailer I made for The Long Earth, written by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. Private Percy Blakeney wakes up. Both authors signed contracts for a total of five books in the series. Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2017. It is the prototype of an invention that will change the way humankind views the world forever. Learn more about the program. ^ a b c Pratchett, Terry (2012). His young adult novel, The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the Carnegie Medal, and Where's My Cow?, his Discworld book for “readers of all ages,” was a New York Times bestseller. Authors Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter strike an agreeable balance between their usual styles. Upon reaching Earth West 101,754, they hear news that Datum Madison has been destroyed in a nuclear explosion, the result of a bomb planted by a terrorist group of humans incapable of stepping (called "phobics" in the book's terminology). Viruses aren't the only thing that can turn good, hardworking people into mindless, animalistic biters. His novels have sold more than seventy five million (give or take a few million) copies worldwide. An unmissable milestone for fans of Sir Terry Pratchett: the first SF novel in over three decades in which the visionary inventor of Discworld has created a new universe of tantalizing possibilities—a series of parallel “Earths” with doorways leading to adventure, intrigue, excitement, and an escape into the furthest reaches of the imagination. Thanks to a bountiful environment, the Valhallan society … All have animals but apparently there are no humans in them. Helen Green: a young girl who sets off across the long earth with most of her family to start a new community. .). From an exceptionally slow and meandering start, this picked up pace hugely in the last third, just about saving it from the three star rate. A little disappointed. Retrieved 16 December 2011. You might not get the sudden ambush jokes (like a rake in the grass) or the extended set pieces (remember Pyramids? We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Discover, contribute, and discuss anything and everything related to The Long Earth! . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Joshua and Sally return to Datum Earth back the way they came. Discworld takes some aspects of Strata and Dark Side of The Sun - The Long Earth takes different aspects. A misfit freighter crew is set up to collect a dangerous ancient artifact. Stephen Baxter is an acclaimed, multiple-award-winning author whose many books include the Xeelee Sequence series, the Time Odyssey trilogy (written with Arthur C. Clarke), and The Time Ships, a sequel to H. G. Wells's classic The Time Machine. “ The Long Earth is a brilliant Science Fiction collaboration with Stephen Baxter: a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere… This novel is a gift to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed.” (Io9) by Stephen Baxter & Terry Pratchett includes books The Long Earth, The Long War, The Long Mars, and several more. It's not as bad as Snuff. As a big fan of Pratchett and no knowledge of Baxter, I went into this with a totally open mind. Commander Michael Taylor has to journey to the end of time to find his lost love and save the Earth from total destruction. A young girl, Helen Green, and her family (with the exception of her brother, Rod, who is unable to step) trek across the long earth to form a new community, Reboot, on Earth West 101,754. The Long Earth, written with award-winning novelist Stephen Baxter, author of Stone Spring, Ark, and Floodwill, captivate science fiction fans of all stripes, readers of Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen, and anyone who enjoyed the Terry … After stepping across "The Gap" – a universe around two million steps from the Datum where the Earth no longer exists – Joshua and Lobsang encounter the threat that has caused the slow migration of Trolls away from the gap. Can humanity survive on its new home? There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 1, 2016. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. First Person Singular: a being found on the far side of "The Gap", more than two million steps from earth, that absorbs all sentient life. Usually one finds lots of action or a terrific plot with cardboard characters or engrossing characters with a dull story line. A natural stepper. Do you remember just how *funny* the Discworld books were? Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. This is a rare science fiction work where character, dialogue, action, plot and ideas are fairly equal. Annotations. 'A brilliant comedic thriller' - The Irish Post, 'One of the funniest crime books you'll ever read' - The Express, Harper; Illustrated edition (June 25, 2013). Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Imagine a machine to "step" into the next Earth is invented, and it's so simple that even a child can build it. Unable to add item to List. Certainly not Discworld. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. a love letter to all Pratchett fans, readers, and lovers of wonder everywhere” (Io9).2045-2059. 10 October 2010.Retrieved 16 December 2011. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2015. He can hear birdsong and the wind in the leaves. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 14, 2016. Lies, Damned Lies, and History: The Chronicles of St. Mary's Book Seven. The two chart a course to learn as much as possible about the parallel worlds, travelling millions of steps away from the original Earth. The Long Earth, written with award-winning novelist Stephen Baxter, author of Stone Spring, Ark, and Floodwill, captivate science fiction fans of all stripes, readers of Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, and Carl Hiaasen, and anyone who enjoyed the Terry … This isn't Discworld 41 in fact it's closer to a Cloud Atlas, where multiple variations on a world as we know it exist alongside each other, and all you need is a little wooden box, with a few wires, a two way switch , and possibly a potato to allow you to "step". BBC Radio 2. . The Long Earth: (Long Earth 1) - Ebook written by Terry Pratchett, Stephen Baxter. not many do.) . It was also said to be "a charming, absorbing and somehow spacious piece of imagineering. Imagine that there thousands of Earths, "parallel" to the one in which we live in. The Long Earth (Long Eart... Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019. The Long Earth The Long Earth (Series) Book 1 Terry Pratchett Author Stephen Baxter Author (2012) . Share your story with the world. . I gave it time, and stuck with it through 200 pages of incredibly slow, sometimes tedious scene setting. Later helps in the bombing of Madison where he is captured and imprisoned. Later editions of the book corrected the blurb to begin with the year 1917, which is the correct year for the battle during which Private Percy is said to have vanished. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Douglas Black: founder of the Black Corporation, a high-profile research based weapons and technology company and manufacturer. I read it out of interest to see what had been done but I feel that it is a commercial exploitation of the TP brand. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Sadly, the main aspect - the ability to "step" to other Earths - is badly explained, especially the absurd potato machine. Some are colder, some are hotter. 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