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Anathem by Neal Stephenson

May 26, 2014 by Jan Bear Leave a Comment

Anathem, Neal Stephenson

In Neal Stephenson's Anathem, young members of a mathematical community (that looks a lot like a monastic community on earth) simply want to live out their bookish lives in the quiet, calm seclusion of the community. But when the once-a-decade Apert celebration comes around, they find themselves pulled into the hubbub and confusion of the outside world. They, along with other members of their communities, as well as the separated "extras" must respond to a threat that endangers not only their … [Read more...]

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