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Synopsis
The human race gets a second chance. What would happen if the human race has a chance to erase all its mistakes and try again? Could we create a perfect world? Hugo-award winning author Orson Scott Card explores this possibility with intriguing results. Jason Worthing is sent with 333 people to start a colony in deep space. However, when he arrives at his destination, he discovers that, as a result of a battle in space, the memories of all his colonists have been erased. Starting with 333 infants in adult bodies, Jason sets up a completely new kind of world. It all goes smotthly until the second generation learns to think for itself. HOT SLEEP probes the mind of Man and delves into his true nature. You'll either argue with Orson Scott Card's conclusions or you'll believe them. But you will care about what they say.
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Is Hot Sleep: The Worthing Chronicle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This philosophical science fiction explores human nature through a colony experiment where adults have had their memories erased. Minimal violence or content concerns, but complex themes about identity and social engineering may be challenging for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include amnesia and mental manipulation.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in thought-provoking questions about what makes humans human and whether we can build a perfect society will find this fascinating.