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Description edit
"Brand New World" is the first novella in the "Embarkment 2577" series.
When Alexandra wakes up in an unknown environment, populated by a cat-like woman with a tail and a hologram of a rockstar, she knows she has to be hallucinating. Maybe she hit her head, or finally suffered that... read more
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“Ima was here earlier, and said some strange things. She told me to find a man who can give me a litter”
Alex -
““Why are you wearing the bed?””
Anya -
““No, you most certainly aren’t dead anymore.””
Ima, cat-like doctor residing on The Bell. -
““Twenty-five seventy-seven? Suuure it is.””
Alex
First Sentence edit
The world was a bank of fog that came and went like waves on the sea, interrupted occasionally by the blackness of night, or maybe death.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Names and Naming: In the book, modern society came to a screeching halt and led humanity to the brink of extinction. Many objects, such as The Bell, are irreverently named to remind readers not to take our way of life for granted. There are also many reminders in the book that material objects that can seem important mean very little compared to the people around us.
- Religion: While religion isn't discussed in the book, there are undertones of several religions and mythologies. For example, a woman with snakes for hair appears, and the main character assumes she must be Medusa from Greek mythology. Could the gods and mysterious creatures of Earth be alien visitors? The characters Adam and Eve in the series are also typical for the author. Man-made, they were intended to start a new era, but the attempt failed because of free will.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Embarkment 2577. (standard series)
Followed by High Gravity: Embarkment 2577 (Volume 2).
Authors & Contributors edit
- Maria Hammarblad (Author)
Subjects edit
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Author's website: Author's website with information about her work, book trailers, and much more.
- Facebook page for the Embarkment books: Facebook page for the Embarkment books. Occasionally updated with new information.
- The Embarkment website: Website dedicated to the Embarkment novellas. Contains excerpts, images, videos, and more.
- Author's facebook page: Connect with the author and learn more about her books.
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