Hothouse
Hothouse
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1984
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Earth • Far Future
1984
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Hothouse by Brian W. Aldiss is a science fiction novel set in a distant future where Earth is a dense jungle, and the sun has swelled to a giant red star. Humanity has regressed into small groups, grappling with survival challenges and mutations, amidst a world dominated by aggressive plant life and massive insects.
Fantastical
Mysterious
Adventurous
Dark
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
6,488 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Hothouse by Brian W. Aldiss is praised for its imaginative and vivid depiction of a future Earth dominated by flora. Readers appreciate its inventive and lush world-building. However, some critique its fragmented narrative and character development. Overall, it offers a unique yet complex exploration of a fantastical ecosystem, appealing to fans of experimental science fiction.
Who Should Read Hothouse?
Fans of imaginative, lushly detailed worlds and speculative evolution will relish Hothouse by Brian W. Aldiss. Similar in allure to Dune by Frank Herbert and The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, it captivates readers who enjoy rich narratives exploring the interplay between biology and environment.
6,488 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
309
Novel • Fiction
Earth • Far Future
1984
Adult
18+ years
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