Description
The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter is the first book in The Long Earth series, a thought-provoking science-fiction novel that explores the discovery of countless parallel versions of Earth. When a simple device known as a “Stepper” allows ordinary people to move between these alternate worlds, humanity suddenly gains access to an almost limitless frontier.
The story follows Joshua Valienté, one of the few people who can “step” naturally without a device, and artificial intelligence Lobsang as they journey through the endless chain of alternate Earths. Along the way, they encounter strange environments, new forms of life and the unexpected consequences of humanity spreading into worlds that have never been touched by civilisation.
The Long Earth is a great choice for readers who enjoy science fiction, parallel universes, exploration and big ideas about humanity’s future. It combines imaginative world-building with philosophical questions about society, technology and what people might do if they were given an infinite number of new worlds to explore.
