Thorns
Thorns
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Space • Future
1969
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Thorns, Robert Silverberg explores themes of emotional pain and human connection through the lives of a grieving astronaut and a disfigured woman. Both individuals are manipulated by a media mogul who exploits their vulnerabilities for entertainment. The narrative delves into their struggles as they confront personal traumas while seeking redemption and understanding.
Mysterious
Dark
Bittersweet
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Thorns by Robert Silverberg is a compelling exploration of human emotion and identity. Readers praise its imaginative narrative and rich character development. While some find the pacing uneven, the book's intricate themes and thought-provoking questions about humanity keep audiences engaged. Overall, it remains a strong example of Silverberg’s storytelling prowess.
Who Should Read Thorns?
A reader who enjoys Thorns by Robert Silverberg would appreciate complex characters and themes of isolation and identity, akin to fans of Frank Herbert’s Dune or Ursula K. Le Guin’s The Left Hand of Darkness. Those intrigued by psychological depth and speculative fiction with philosophical undertones would find it compelling.
851 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Space • Future
1969
Adult
18+ years
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