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The book of strange new things : a novel / Michel Faber.

Faber, Michel. (Author).

Summary:

Peter, a man of faith, is called to a mission galaxies away from his beloved wife Bea.At first, all seems well as the natives flock to learn more from Peter and his "book of strange things," which is what they call his Bible. In time, however, the news from home grows grim, with Bea struggling to survive in the midst of earthquakes and crumbling governments. For the first time, Peter begins to question his faith.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780553418842
  • ISBN: 055341884X
  • Physical Description: 500 pages ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: London : Hogarth, [2014]

Content descriptions

Citation/References Note:
Library Journal, September 2014
Kirkus Starred, August 2014
Booklist, September 2014
Target Audience Note:
Adult
Subject: Man-woman relationships > Fiction.
Human-alien encounters > Fiction.
Genre: Christian fiction.
Science fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Allentown Public Library System.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Allentown Public Library FABER, MICHEL (Text) 34455005982125 Adult Fiction Available -


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