Frontera
Frontera
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Mars • 21st century
1984
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Frontera by Lewis Shiner follows a former astronaut who leads a team to a Martian colony abandoned after a war on Earth. The team confronts challenges linked to artificial intelligence and corporate interests while seeking to recover lost technology and reclaim their identities in a transformed, dangerous landscape.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Challenging
Dark
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
489 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Frontera by Lewis Shiner is a sci-fi novel celebrated for its rich, atmospheric setting and intricate portrayal of a post-apocalyptic world. Readers praise its thought-provoking themes and well-crafted narrative. However, some find its pacing uneven, with character development occasionally lacking depth. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of speculative fiction.
Who Should Read Frontera?
Readers who enjoy Neuromancer by William Gibson or Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson may be drawn to Frontera by Lewis Shiner. These readers appreciate intricate plots, cyberpunk themes, and speculative futures, valuing the blend of high-tech settings with human struggles and ethical dilemmas.
489 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
286
Novel • Fiction
Mars • 21st century
1984
Adult
18+ years
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