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Science Fiction· United States

Falling Free

by Lois McMaster Bujold
Aggregate Editorial Score57/100
★Nebula Award
Published 1989307 pagesEnglish
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Published in 1989, Falling Free established Lois McMaster Bujold as one of the defining voices in science fiction. An engineer discovers that genetically engineered workers created for zero gravity have been made obsolete by gravity and must help them survive. Bujold's Nebula Award winner is set in the Vorkosigan universe and is a rousing adventure about human rights and corporate exploitation. Themes of genetic engineering, zero gravity, corporate exploitation run through the work. The book has received recognition from Nebula Award 1989.

Book Details

AuthorLois McMaster Bujold
Published1989
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages307
Category🚀 Science Fiction
ISBN9780671655600
Editorial Score57/100
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Awards & Recognition

Nebula Award
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198944
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Falling Free about?

An engineer discovers that genetically engineered workers created for zero gravity have been made obsolete by gravity and must help them survive. Bujold's Nebula Award winner is set in the Vorkosigan universe and is a rousing adventure about human rights and corporate exploitation.

Who wrote Falling Free?

Falling Free was written by Lois McMaster Bujold, from United States. First published in 1989.

What awards has Falling Free won?

Falling Free has received the following awards and honours: Nebula Award 1989.

Is Falling Free worth reading?

Falling Free is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 44/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in genetic engineering, zero gravity, corporate exploitation.

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What category is Falling Free?

Falling Free is classified as Science Fiction. Speculative fiction exploring technology, space, the future, and society.

What country is Falling Free from?

Falling Free originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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