Book · 2014 · Man-woman relationships
The book of strange new things
Why people recommend it
The book of strange new things by Michel Faber is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that follows a Christian missionary sent to minister to an extraterrestrial population. The book was discussed by literary commentators across different podcast episodes focusing on contemporary fiction and media adaptations. On Conversations with Tyler, Jeff Holmes and Tyler Cowen briefly touched upon Faber's novel as part of a retrospective look back at notable fiction picks from 2014. Meanwhile, Alexander Alter appeared on The Book Review to discuss current literary news, sharing that Amazon was engaged in advanced talks to develop a screen adaptation of the novel. Alter characterized the source material as a distinctly quiet science fiction story, noting its unique atmosphere and thematic depth. Both discussions reflected the enduring critical interest in Faber's work, bridging the gap between literary fiction and speculative storytelling while highlighting the novel's distinct potential for visual adaptation and its continued resonance among readers and critics exploring complex narrative worlds.
Who recommended it
- Jeff Holmes Discussed
- Alexander Alter Discussed
Jeff Holmes — 1 mention
“Michael Faber the book of strange new things”
Alexander Alter — 1 mention
“so Amazon is apparently in advaned talks to take on this adaptation of the book of strange new things which is a it's this sort of kind of quiet science fiction novel”