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The Earth has been sold. What could possibly go wrong?
SHORTLISTED for The Selfies Fiction Award
FINALIST, Page Turner Awards
The location: London.
The date: Very, very soon.
Beset by multiple crises and buried under a growing mountain of debt, the leaders of the G7 have taken the only logical decision.
They’ve sold the planet.
When Toby, a penniless student, and his two new flatmates find out one morning on TV, they’re surprised to find the Earth’s new alien owners are staggeringly cute and bring the promise of a debt-free future. They’re just getting ready to celebrate along with the rest of the world, when a chance encounter with a mysterious professor reveals the truth. And there’s a glitch: the Earth is about to be destroyed.
Fresh, fun and fast-paced, How to Buy a Planet is the unforgettable tale of three students on an impossible quest to beat the system. Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, or sci-fi hero, Doctor Who.
What the critics are saying about How to Buy a Planet:
“Builds a palpable sense of cinematic tension… will captivate readers with its ingenuity and timeliness.” BookLife Prize Critic’s report, Score 8.5 / 10
“What a timely read… Totally mesmerising.” Oxford Daily Information review
“Entertaining and fast-moving science fiction adventure… Written with a sense of humour, fun, and wonder.” Una McCormack, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
What readers are saying about How to Buy a Planet:
“A stunning debut… It came up as similar to other books I’ve been reading but this is really in a class of its own.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“This is hilarious. Well-rounded characters, brilliantly written… Can’t wait for the next book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“This book reads like a mash-up of ‘Hitchhiker’s Guide’ and a Simon Pegg movie, and it’s excellent!… I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A tour de force of world-building… This book entertains and educates. How can you ask for more?” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Read it when it first came out; read it again this week – even better second time around!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Loved this book. It’s interesting, different, clever, funny and imaginative. Didn’t want to put it down. And there’s a brilliant subtle twist at the end which totally links this fantasy story to today’s real world. And makes a very thoughtful point. Read it. It’s excellent.” Amazon UK reviewer, 5 stars
“I can see and appreciate where the comparisons to Douglas Adams come from, but this book is its own animal… I loved it!” Amazon US reviewer
ASIN : B08G2PTP5N
Publisher : Squirrel & Acorn Press (August 24, 2020)
Publication date : August 24, 2020
Language : English
File size : 3990 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 441 pages
Customers say
Customers find the story entertaining, interesting, and delightful. They also appreciate the engaging and quirky characters. However, some readers feel the plot is thin, choppy, and unrealistic.
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