Last Human
Last Human by Doug Naylor, published by Penguin in 1995, is a captivating addition to the science fiction genre, spanning 309 pages. This novel follows Lister as he reflects on the series of misfortunes that have landed him on a prison ship destined for a remote penal colony. With a backdrop of space opera and elements of humor, the story unfolds as Lister embarks on a quest to find his Doppelganger, ultimately confronting the fate of humanity.
Readers will encounter a blend of action, adventure, and themes of alien contact and genetic engineering throughout the narrative. As Lister navigates his challenges, the book explores the consequences of his past decisions and the unreliable friendships that have shaped his journey. This edition presents a unique perspective on the apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic elements of the story, making it a notable entry in the realm of hard science fiction.
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Lister gazed out of the porthole and catalogue the series of disasters that had led him to this point in space and time- the bad decisions, the poor career choices, the unreliable friendships that had led him here – on a prison ship bound for the most inhospitable penal colony in the outer cosmos… and all he’d ever wanted was to be a soft metal guitar icon. This is the beginning of the third and eagerly awaited red dwarf novel where Lister starts out by searching for his Doppelganger and ends up having the future of the human race on his shoulders.
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