In the Belly of the Whale - Paperback
Pay over time for orders over $35.00 with
Offers & Perks
Earn 19 points with this purchase
Added to your rewards balance after checkout.
100 points welcome bonus
Create an account and start with extra points.
Experience a truly extraordinary journey aboard a colossal generation ship, where Earth's brightest minds have forged a strict regime to ensure survival of the human race. The unintentionally-oppressive rules form uniquely distinct societies as the years pass, until differences in ideology, class, and cultural identity stirs up rebellion among the beleaguered crew, igniting the first whispers of revolution.
A masterful exploration of humanity's relentless quest for freedom, In the Belly of the Whale pushes the boundaries of the genre, offering a deeply insightful examination of societal evolution and personal resilience. Each character is so set in their convictions it will make you continuously reevaluate what is right and wrong as you dive into the depths of the human spirit and space.
"In the Belly of the Whale is, if you'll pardon a Flynn-like pun, a whale of a tale, a grand reading adventure from first page to last. If there has to be such a sad thing as the last novel of a great storyteller, this book is a fine note on which to depart."--National Space Society
A gripping epic that will take readers on a profound voyage of the mind and space.
Michael Flynn was known for his
exceptional writing style and the ability to write extremely well drawn-out
characters against a background of hard science fiction narratives.
Flynn's writing style is further characterized by his
application of the rigor of his own scientific background to "softer" sciences
such as sociology, which is evident in works such as In the Country of
the Blind and the Hugo nominated Eifelheim .
Nearly all of Flynn's work falls under the category of hard
science fiction, and he is recognized as one of the most sophisticated and
stylistically acute writers in this genre. His treatment of character-based
narratives is complex and nuanced, as seen in many of his critically acclaimed
works.
Nearly all of Flynn's works have been extremely well received
by critics and includes several award-winning works such as In the
Country of the Blind, Fallen Angels, and Eifelheim.
He was also the first winner of the Robert A. Heinlein Medal. Flynn passed away
on September 30, 2023, at his childhood home in Pennsylvania.
Contributor(s)
Author
Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. Conditions apply.