Why people recommend it
After Atlas is a science fiction novel by Emma Newman set within her expansive Planetfall series, exploring complex societal structures and human politics. Adrian Tchaikovsky recommended the novel during his appearance on The Ezra Klein Show in February 2023 while discussing the minds of animals and artificial intelligence. Tchaikovsky threw the book into the conversation as a relatively recent science fiction work worth reading, noting specifically that he recommended it because it features some of the most bleakly plausible bad human politics depicted in contemporary genre fiction. By highlighting the novel's realistic and unsettling portrayal of societal decay and political maneuvering, Tchaikovsky pointed listeners toward a compelling narrative that examines the darker aspects of human nature and governance in a speculative future. The recommendation served to showcase Newman's contributions to modern science fiction, emphasizing her ability to craft thought-provoking worlds where political friction and systemic flaws drive gripping speculative drama.
Who recommended it
- Adrian Tchaikovsky Recommended
Adrian Tchaikovsky — 1 mention
“after Atlas by Emma Newman is when I'd throw out there that's a relatively recent science fiction book in her planetful series and I throw it in there mostly because it has some of the most sort of bleakly plausible bad human politics going on there”