Reviews
Praise for A History of What Comes Next:
- “Sylvain Neuvel’s latest genre-bending bit of genius, A History of What Comes Next, is a riveting blend of historical thriller and scientific speculation, which never loses its core of humanity. It’s exciting, thought-provoking, and ultimately shocking in both scope and plotting. It’s the opening gambit in a trilogy that spans decades and promises much more to come. I’m in for the ride to the very end!” —James Rollins
- “There’s real cleverness at play, here.” —The Times
- “Alt-history with a difference… all good fun.” —The Guardian
- “[This series] is filled with virtually limitless narrative possibilities.” —Kirkus Reviews
- “An extraordinary twist on the space race and a paean to what smart, strong women can accomplish. I’m always over the moon for Neuvel’s stories!” —Delilah S. Dawson
- Sylvain Neuvel proves once again he deserves the title of the hottest new SF writer of the 21st century — and this time he does it by looking back at the storied development of rocketry in the 20th. Clever and compelling, with a succession of kick-ass heroines propelling events along via mayhem and murder behind the scenes, A History of What Comes Next blasts off on page one and will keep you enthralled until the end. —Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of The Oppenheimer Alternative
- “A highly crafted and unique look at the space race, through the eyes of those who exist only to ensure its success… Neuvel’s intriguing first-contact story is set through centuries of manipulation and pursuit. It’s a promising start to what looks to be a dark and exciting trilogy.” —Library Journal
- “The balance of wry narration, wired action, and delicate worldbuilding make for deeply gratifying reading. Fans of alternate history and intelligent sci-fi will love this.” —Publishers Weekly starred review
More Praise for Neuvel:
- “Thought-provoking and disturbing. A cautionary tale illuminated with dark enlightenment.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review on The Test
- “As high-concept as it is, Sleeping Giants is a thriller through and through. Not only is Sleeping Giants one of the most promising series kickoffs in recent memory, it’s a smart demonstration of how science fiction can honor its traditions and reverse-engineer them at the same time.” —NPR
- “But the most surprising thing about the book may just be how compelling the central characters are in the midst of these larger-than-life concepts. I can’t stop thinking about it.” —The Chicago Review of Books
- “Reminiscent of The Martian and World War Z, Sleeping Giants is a luminous conspiracy yarn that shoots for (and lands among) the stars.” —Pierce Brown
