The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:novel
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Book_of_Strange_New_Things
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:antagonist the unknown alien culture
gptkbp:author gptkb:Michel_Faber
gptkbp:awards gptkb:none
gptkbp:character_development gptkb:spiritual_growth
Peter Leigh's journey
gptkbp:character_relationships internal conflict
Peter and Bea
Peter and Bea's relationship
Peter and the aliens
gptkbp:climax Peter's choices
gptkbp:conflict ambiguous
human-alien relations
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced discussions on faith.
gptkbp:cultural_references gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:genre gptkb:Author
gptkbp:has_gameplay_element the church
gptkbp:impact deeply moving
gptkbp:influences gptkb:The_Bible
gptkbp:inspiration Faber's experiences in Australia
gptkbp:is_characterized_by complex characters
gptkbp:is_motivated_by faith in God
spiritual quest
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the alien species
gptkbp:isbn 978-0-7704-3540-4
gptkbp:language English
realistic
modern society
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Peter_Leigh
gptkbp:motif isolation
gptkbp:narrative_style gptkb:literary_work
third-person
contemporary
Peter's perspective
gptkbp:narrative_theme longing
gptkbp:notable_story_arc character-driven
gptkbp:page_count 544
gptkbp:plot linear
gptkbp:plot_twist unexpected events
gptkbp:published_year gptkb:2014
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Hogarth_Press
gptkbp:reader_demographic immersive
varied interpretations
thought-provoking
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:The_Crimson_Petal_and_the_White
gptkbp:resolution open-ended
gptkbp:setting future
a distant planet
alien landscape
gptkbp:style lyrical
gptkbp:symbolism the journey
the alien planet
gptkbp:thematic_element faith and doubt
gptkbp:theme faith
gptkbp:themes gptkb:existentialism
love and loss
exploration of faith
gptkbp:viewpoint human perspective