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Beggars and Choosers

Nancy Kress

Cover of Beggars and Choosers

Published 1994 by Tor Books · 320 pages

Hugo Nominee 1995Nebula Nominee 1996
Science Fiction

Synopsis

In this sequel to Beggars in Spain, genetically engineered SuperSleepless have retreated to a hidden island enclave while American society fractures into idle "Livers" dependent on nanotechnology and overworked "donkeys" who keep the infrastructure running. When the SuperSleepless release a world-changing technology, the fragile social order threatens to collapse entirely.

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Series

Sleepless #2

Author Nationality

US

ISBN

9780312857493

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