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  • Children of Time, Book 3
  • By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
  • Narrated by: Mel Hudson
  • Length: 13 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (255 ratings)

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Children of Memory

By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Mel Hudson
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Publisher's Summary

From the award-winning master of sci-fi Adrian Tchaikovsky, Children of Memory is the unmissable follow-up space opera to the highly acclaimed Children of Time and Children of Ruin.

When Earth failed, it sent out arkships to establish new outposts. So the spaceship Enkidu and its captain, Heorest Holt, carried its precious human cargo to a potential new paradise. Generations later, this fragile colony has managed to survive on Imir, eking out a hardy existence. Yet life is tough, and much technological knowledge has been lost.

Then strangers appear, on a world where everyone knows their neighbour. They possess unparalleled knowledge and thrilling new technology – for they have come from the stars, to help humanity’s lost colonies. But not all is as it seems on Imir.

As the visitors lose track of time and memories, they discover the colonists fear unknown enemies and Imir’s own murky history. Neighbour turns against neighbour, as society fractures in the face of this terrifying foe. Perhaps some other intelligence is at work, toying with colonists and space-faring scientists alike? But not all questions are so easily answered – and the price may be the colony itself . . .

Children of Memory by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky is a far-reaching space opera spanning generations, species and galaxies.

©2022 Adrian Tchaikovsky (P)2022 Macmillan Publishers International Limited

Critic Reviews

One of the most interesting and accomplished writers in speculative fiction (Christopher Paolini)
Thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable (The Guardian)

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Another Great book

But I want more!!! I waited so long for the next book and it was amazing but I’ve finished so quickly. I need another 10 books in the series

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Maybe the best in the series

It’s a big call, but this could be the best of the series. Tchaikovsky’s non-human (but Human) characters are enthralling, funny and relatable. I want more!

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Yet again Adrian Tchaikovsky breaks my brain in beautifully complex ways

There are so many layers to engage with the conclusion of the ‘Children of’ series
Perfect, confronting, philosophical, emotional and clever. Thank you

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Please let there be another sequel

This series has been amazing every step of the way. Each book explores what it means to be alive, conscious, and a person in such a way that leaves me completely astounded.

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slow burn but great

tackles a lot of really interesting concepts while introducing a new range of characters and evolving the preceding books. Really enjoyed the ending

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title

I enjoyed the book overall, though the ending seemed a little bit rushed to me.

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10/10

Great 3rd part to an already amazing story. The Narrator Mel does an excellent job articulating the wording laid out by the author Adrian, and make you feel so very immersed in the universe.

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A fitting end to a great saga

Definitely not how I thought this amazing trilogy would end. However it’s fitting and a great listen, not as good as the first book (how could it be) but has me eager to listen to more of Adrian’s work

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Nice addition

This is a worthy addition to the series. Pick it up and enjoy the show...

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Mindbending

The culminating story, which at the same time is a continuation, as well as an opening for a vast universe of ideas yet to come by the unlimited imagination of the superb author - Adrian Tchaikovsky!

Loved every second of it.

The story is so unpredictable and the ideas - quite deep and hard to wrap your head around it bends your mind until you get them. Fascinating all along.

The narrator is excellent as always. So much depth is added to the characters. So much life! I’ve been in awe of the stern, yet motherly AI voice since book one of the series.

6 out of 5 stars. Recommend to anyone with love for an incredible sci-fi love and deep philosophical thought provoking topics.

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