The Forge of God (Forge of God, #1)
by Greg Bear
The Forge of God by Greg Bear holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 10.1K reader ratings. First published in 1987. The book spans 474 pages.
About The Forge of God
On July 26, Arthur Gordon learns that Europa, the sixth moon of Jupiter, has disappeared. Not hiding, not turned black, but gone. On September 28th, Edward Shaw, a geologist working in Death valley, finds a mysterious new cinder cone in very well-mapped area As more unexplained phenomena spring up around the globeL: a granite mountain appearing in Australia, sounds emanating from the Earth's core, flashes of light among the asteroids, it becomes clear to some that the end is approaching, and there is nothing that can be done. In The Forge of God, award-winning author Greg Bear describes the final days of the world on both a massive, scientific scale and in the everyday, emotional context of individual human lives. Facing the destruction of all they know, some people turn to God, others to their families, and a few turn to saviors promising escape from a planet tearing itself apart. Will they make it in time? And who gets left behind to experience the last moments of beauty and chaos on Earth?
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Greg Bear |
| Published | 1987 |
| Pages | 474 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Science, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,085 |
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What genre is The Forge of God?
The Forge of God is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Science, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Forge of God worth reading?
Based on 10.1K reader ratings, The Forge of God has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Forge of God?
The Forge of God has 474 pages.
Who wrote The Forge of God?
The Forge of God was written by Greg Bear. It was first published in 1987.
What is the ISBN for The Forge of God?
The ISBN-13 for The Forge of God is 9780765301080.0.
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