Speed Of Dark: Winner of the Nebula Award (Tom Thorne Novels)

Speed Of Dark: Winner of the Nebula Award (Tom Thorne Novels)

by ElizabethMoon (Author)

Synopsis

Lou is different to 'normal' people. He interacts with the world in a way they do not understand. He might not see the things they see, however, but he also sees many things they do not. Lou is autistic. One of his skills is an ability to find patterns in data: extraordinary, complex, beautiful patterns that not even the most powerful computers can comprehend. The company he works for has made considerable sums of money from Lou's work. But now they want Lou to change - to become 'normal' like themselves. And he must face the greatest challenge of his life. To understand the speed of dark. SPEED OF DARK is a powerful near-future thriller, the theme of which is both universal and intensely personal. It is dedicated to the author's own autistic son, and to other parents of autistic children, 'in the hope that they also find that delight in difference'. Find out more about this title and others at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Publisher: Orbit
Published: 07 Nov 2002

ISBN 10: 1841491411
ISBN 13: 9781841491417
Book Overview: * Review sheet. * Interviews/features in the specialist and national press. * To be featured on the Orbit website and in the electronic newsletter.
Prizes: Shortlisted for Arthur C. Clarke Award 2003.

Media Reviews
A fine novel ... Absolutely compelling * Greg Bear *
A must read! * Anne McCaffrey *
highly sensitive ... Moon documents poignantly their battle to interact with the world of shapes, sounds and feelings that are strangers to them * THE TIMES *
sympathetic and believable ...Moon's characters will stay with you for a long time * STARBURST *
Author Bio
Elizabeth Moon has degrees in history and biology, and served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. She lives outside of Austin, Texas with her husband and son.