The Stone Canal
The Stone Canal by Ken MacLeod is a science fiction novel published by Macmillan in 2000. This first edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds on New Mars, where a clone named Jonathan Wilde, who possesses memories of his past life and the tumultuous events surrounding World War III, arrives. The story explores the complex relationships and ideals shared by Wilde and David Reid, the leader of New Mars, against a backdrop of impending wars and revolutions.
Readers will find a blend of personal and political intrigue as The Stone Canal transitions from recent history to a speculative future filled with long lives and unusual deaths. The themes of memory, identity, and conflict are central to the narrative, providing a rich exploration of the characters’ struggles and aspirations. This edition invites readers to delve into a world shaped by both past actions and future possibilities, making it a thought-provoking addition to the science fiction genre.
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Then a stranger arrives on New Mars, a clone who remembers life as Jonathan Wilde, the anarchist with a nuclear capability who was accused of losing World War III. He also remembers David Reid, New Mars’s leader . . . and the women they fought over and the ideals they once shared.
The Stone Canal moves from the recent past into a distant future, where long lives and strange deaths await those who survive the wars and revolutions to come.
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