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Violence
Some
Science fiction violence; an alien threat with real consequences
Language
Some
Moderate language; genre science fiction prose
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
The existential dread of an entity that does not notice humanity as significant
What this book is about
Part of Adrian Tchaikovsky's expansive science fiction universe, Shroud follows characters encountering an alien entity of vast age and incomprehensible purpose. Tchaikovsky's trademark blend of hard SF ideas and genuine horror is present throughout.
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