Incandescence
Greg Egan
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Incandescence
by Greg Egan
Published
May 01, 2009
Publisher
Night Shade
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781597801294
ISBN-10
1597801291
Description
"The Amalgam spans the nearly entire galaxy, and is composed of innumerable beings from a wild variety of races, some human or near it, some entirely other. The one place that they cannot go is the bulge, the bright, hot center of the galaxy. There dwell the Aloof, who for millions of years have deflected any and all attempts to communicate with or visit them. So when Rakesh is offered an opportunity to travel within their sphere, in search of a lost race, he cannot turn it down. Roi is a member of that lost race, which is not only lost to the Amalgam, but lost to itself. In their world, there is but toil, and history and science are luxuries that they can ill afford. When she meets Zak, the male who will become her teacher and mentor, everything starts to change. Their strange world is under threat, and it will take an unprecedented flowering of science to save it. Rakesh's journey will take him across millennia and light years. Roi's will take her across vistas of learning and discovery just as vast"--Dust jacket.
Subjects
A Brief History of Time
Black holes (astronomy)
Black holes (astronomy)
Death by black hole : and other cosmic quandaries
Black holes and baby universes and other essays
Special and General Relativity
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Incandescence?
This edition of Incandescence has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Incandescence?
For most readers, Incandescence typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Incandescence?
The estimated word count for Incandescence is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Incandescence?
Incandescence was written by Greg Egan.
When was Incandescence published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 01, 2009. The original work may have been published on a different date.