Original. Insightful, and reflective…
Up to date, inclusive, and well-written, Brown’s SF novel is a fascinating overview of human evolution and the achievements of homo sapiens. Horatio, an Ätman from a distance planet, Ragnarök, documents 250 million years of Earth’s evolution while on an official mission. Through Horatio’s story, Brown covers the entire history of the field, including philosophical and religious concepts and the rise of the economy as a driving motivation. With a comprehensive knowledge of the rapidly changing field of human evolution, Brown details every aspect related to the 250 million years history of earth—from the evolution of dinosaurs to present-day mammals. And in doing so, he explores the devastating environmental destruction, the result of an exponential growth in human population and advancement of technologies. The timely and relevant concept, intriguing and expert execution of the plot, and crisp prose make this SF novel both an informative and engrossing read.
An Ätman Visits Planet Earth
250 million years of evolution
By Robert H Brown
Pub date October 1, 2020
ISBN 978-0648950905
Price $16.90 (USD) Paperback, $3.12 Kindle edition
Categories: Science Fiction, Short Reviews
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