Our Child of Two Worlds
A family awaits an alien child's kin amid global crisis.
Molly and Gene Myers are dreading the moment the kin of their alien child arrive to take him home, yet they also wonder if his people might be able to save Earth. This 2022 science fiction novel, the second in Stephen Cox’s Our Child duology, was published in the UK by Jo Fletcher Books. It follows Cox’s debut, Our Child of the Stars.
Quick Facts
- Author
- Stephen Cox
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Genres
- Science fiction
- Publisher
- Jo Fletcher Books
- Published
- 31 March 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
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Critical reception
Robin Brooks, writing for GeekDad, noted that Cox again explores what family means, capturing its turmoil, and also highlights bigotry and resistance to difference. Brooks called the novel a wonderful conclusion to the duology. Sam Tyler, in SF Book Reviews, described the book as a more uplifting form of dystopian science fiction, finding hope for humanity through humility and cooperation despite threats of intergalactic war. Tyler observed that Cox has a gift for depicting families genuinely. John Clute, in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, stated that the family values that triumphed in the first book continue prominently. Suanne Schafer called the novel a gem, stating it portrays humanity's light and darkness and upends human-centered expectations about contact with aliens.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Our Child of Two Worlds published?
Our Child of Two Worlds was published on 31 March 2022.
How many pages is Our Child of Two Worlds?
Our Child of Two Worlds has 352 pages.
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