โA remarkable and gifted debut novelโ (Colson Whitehead) about two outsidersโa lonely scientist in the Arctic and an astronaut trying to return to Earthโas they grapple with love, regret, and survival in a world transformed.ย
THE INSPIRATION FOR THE NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILMย THE MIDNIGHT SKY,ย DIRECTED BY AND STARRING GEORGE CLOONEY
Augustine, a brilliant, aging astronomer, is consumed by the stars. For years he has lived in remote outposts, studying the sky for evidence of how the universe began. At his latest posting, in a research center in the Arctic, news of a catastrophic event arrives. The scientists are forced to evacuate, but Augustine stubbornly refuses to abandon his work. Shortly after the others have gone, Augustine discovers a mysterious child, Iris, and realizes that the airwaves have gone silent. They are alone.
At the same time, Mission Specialist Sullivan is aboard the Aether on its return flight from Jupiter. The astronauts are the first human beings to delve this deep into space, and Sully has made peace with the sacrifices required of her: a daughter left behind, a marriage ended. So far the journey has been a success. But when Mission Control falls inexplicably silent, Sully and her crewmates are forced to wonder if they will ever get home.
As Augustine and Sully each face an uncertain future against forbidding yet beautiful landscapes, their stories gradually intertwine in a profound and unexpected conclusion. In crystalline prose, Good Morning, Midnight poses the most important questions: What endures at the end of the world? How do we make sense of our lives? Lily Brooks-Daltonโs captivating debut is a meditation on the power of love and the bravery of the human heart.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYย SHELF AWARENESSย AND THEย CHICAGO REVIEW OF BOOKS
โStunningly gorgeous . . . The book contemplates the biggest questionsโWhat is left at the end of the world? What is the impact of a lifeโs work?โโPortland Mercuryย
โA beautifully written, sparse post-apocalyptic novel that explores memory, loss and identity . . . Fans of Emily St. John Mandelโs Station Eleven and Kim Stanley Robinsonโs Aurora will appreciate the Brooks-Daltonโs exquisite exploration of relationships in extreme environments.โโThe Washington Post
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