The Human Son
The Human Son by Adrian J Walker, published by Solaris on April 28, 2020, is a science fiction narrative set five hundred years in the future. In this edition, spanning 480 pages, the story unfolds in a world where Earth has become a paradise devoid of humanity. The Erta, genetically engineered beings designed to be superior and emotionless, face a critical decision about whether to reintroduce humans to a planet they once saved from destruction.
Readers will explore the complexities of this dilemma through the eyes of Ima, the Erta tasked with raising a single human child to assess humanity’s potential for redemption. As Ima navigates the challenges of nurturing a human, she grapples with the question of whether humanity is truly irredeemable or if there remains a glimmer of hope. The narrative delves into themes of genetic engineering and the implications of a post-apocalyptic world, inviting contemplation on the essence of humanity itself.
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Five hundred years in the future, Earth is a paradise… without us.
The Earth was dying, and only the Erta could save it. Created by humans to be genetically superior, hyper-intelligent and unburdened by the full range of human emotions, they succeeded by removing the cause: the human race.
Years later, the Erta are faced with a dilemma – should they reintroduce the rebellious and violent Homo Sapiens to the Earth? And if they do, will all their work be undone?
To find their answers, they decide to raise just one child: a sole human to determine if they should once more inherit the Earth.
But Ima, the quiet and clinical Erta selected for the task, finds that there is more to raising a human than she expected. As she grows to love the child in her care, only one question remains: is humanity truly a lost cause, or is there hope for them yet?
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