110 pages 3 hours read

Kim Stanley Robinson

The Ministry for the Future

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Kim Stanley Robinson's The Ministry for the Future captures both praise and critique. Reviewers commend its imaginative and hopeful vision of addressing climate change, highlighting its detailed scientific grounding and urgency. However, some criticize the dense prose and fragmented narrative. Overall, its ambitious scope and thought-provoking ideas make it a provocative read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Ministry for the Future?

A reader who would enjoy The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson is likely passionate about climate science, speculative fiction, and socio-political change. Fans of The Overstory by Richard Powers or New York 2140 by Robinson himself, will appreciate its blend of environmental urgency and narrative innovation.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Science-Fiction / Dystopian Fiction
Fantasy
Topics
Climate Change
Politics / Government
Themes
Natural World: Environment
Values/Ideas: Science & Technology
Society: Politics & Government