The Vanished Birds
The Vanished Birds
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Outer Space • Far Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez, an innovative scientist saves a mysterious, mute boy with the ability to manipulate time. As they travel across galaxies, they form a deep bond with their space crew, exploring themes of connection, belonging, and the passage of time in a universe where relationships transcend distance and constraints.
Mysterious
Bittersweet
Emotional
Contemplative
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Simon Jimenez's The Vanished Birds is praised for its lyrical prose and imaginative world-building, providing a poignant meditation on time and connection. Readers appreciate its rich character development and emotional depth. Some critiques point to its complex narrative structure, which may challenge readers. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and beautifully crafted debut.
Who Should Read The Vanished Birds?
Fans of science fiction and lyrical prose will enjoy The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez. This novel is ideal for readers who appreciate the character-driven storytelling of Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel and the imaginative world-building of The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin.
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Mixed feelings
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The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez was shortlisted for the 2020 Philip K. Dick Award, which honors distinguished science fiction books published in paperback form in the United States.
Simon Jimenez, the author of The Vanished Birds, is also a musician, and he sometimes draws creative inspiration for his writing from his experience with music.
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The novel is noted for its unique structure, using various narrative perspectives and timelines to create a rich tapestry of storytelling that explores themes of time, love, and memory.
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Novel • Fiction
Outer Space • Far Future
2020
Adult
18+ years
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