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Science Fiction

West of Eden

eng. West of Eden · 1984
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Interesting Facts

  • The book describes an alternate history of Earth where dinosaurs did not go extinct but evolved into intelligent beings.
  • In the book's world, there are two main races: the Yilané (intelligent reptiles) and humans, who struggle for survival and dominance.
  • The Yilané possess highly advanced biotechnology, allowing them to create living machines and weapons.
  • Humans in the book live in tribes and use primitive tools, but they exhibit a high level of adaptability and ingenuity.
  • One of the central characters is a human named Kerrick, who is captured by the Yilané and becomes a key figure in the conflict between the races.
  • The book is the first part of a trilogy, with sequels that further explore the development of events and the evolution of relationships between the Yilané and humans.
West of Eden
Date of publication: 25 June 2024
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West of Eden
Original titleeng. West of Eden · 1984