The Outside
The Outside
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Brief
Beta401
Novel • Fiction
Space • Far Future
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Outside by Ada Hoffmann is a science fiction novel that follows Yasira Shien, an autistic scientist who creates a revolutionary power drive. Her project inadvertently unleashes chaos, prompting interference from AI gods. Yasira navigates complex interstellar politics and her own mental challenges to restore balance and confront the cosmic entity, the Outside, that threatens reality.
Mysterious
Challenging
Dark
Fantastical
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
3,779 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
The Outside by Ada Hoffmann receives praise for its compelling blend of science fiction and cosmic horror, featuring a neurodiverse protagonist in a rich, imaginative universe. However, some find the complex world-building and dense narrative challenging. Overall, the novel is lauded for its originality and representation.
Who Should Read The Outside?
A reader who enjoys The Outside by Ada Hoffmann is likely fascinated by a blend of science fiction and cosmic horror, akin to readers of H.P. Lovecraft's works or Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. They appreciate themes of artificial intelligence, autistic protagonists, and complex, speculative world-building.
3,779 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
401
Novel • Fiction
Space • Far Future
2019
Adult
18+ years
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